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Health Board votes down pot restriction (We Won!)

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[Courtesy of Sensible Colorado]

A Stunning Victory for Patients' Rights


Late last night the Colorado Board of Health rejected a series of controversial restrictions to the state's medical marijuana law.  The proposals were met with vast opposition from across the state, with approximately 1000 opponents attending the hearing.  Hundreds testified against the changes including lawyers, doctors, care providers, veterans, and numerous health-care and religious organizations.

Learn more about the Hearing here.


"This is a historic victory for patients' rights and safe access to medicine," said Brian Vicente executive director of Sensible Colorado, the non-profit organization which headed opposition to the plan. "Please help us continue our successful work on behalf of medical marijuana patients and providers by becoming a Sensible Colorado monthly donor today.  As little as $5 a month can make a huge difference in our ability to fight for patients' rights and sensible drug reform."

Many thanks to the hundreds of individuals and organizations who attended the Hearing or submitted written comments.  Your grassroots support absolutely helped sway the vote in the right direction.  Special thanks to our coalition partners SAFER, MPP, ASA, and Norml.  

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