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Roll that isht, light that isht, smoke that isht…if you are medically cleared to do so. Illinois Legalizes Medical Mary Jane Via NYDailyNews Illinois lawmakers agreed to legalize the use of medical Mary Jane on Friday under a plan that’s being billed as the strictest in the nation among states that have authorized the drug’s medicinal use, though it was unclear whether the Democratic governor plans to sign it. The plan authorizes a pilot program for physicians to prescribe Mary Jane only to patients with whom they have an existing relationship. Background checks are required, and patients must have at least one of more than three dozen terminal illnesses or other debilitating medical conditions specifically listed in the bill. Gov. Pat Quinn has declined to say whether he supports the legislation, saying only that he was “open-minded” on the issue. Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon, a former prosecutor, has said she is in favor of the plan after meeting with patients, including military veterans. The proposed legislation creates a framework for a four-year pilot program that includes requiring patients and caregivers to undergo background checks. It sets a 2.5 ounce limit per patient per purchase and calls for 60 dispensaries regulated by the state where patients could buy the drug. “We are embarking here on a way to achieve relief, compassionate relief, consistent with the law (with) a system which avoids abuse,” said the bill’s sponsor, Democratic Sen. Bill Haine of Alton. “It’s the tightest, most controlled legislative initiative in the United State related to medical kush.” Maybe a residual effect of the legalization of the purp in Illinois will cause some quick-to-shoot thugs in Chicago to just say “Ah, f**k it” before pulling the trigger. Wishful thinking. We know… Continue reading →