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This page contains information, and links to information, regarding many of the legal and political issues involving medical marijuana. First you will find the two laws that are the pillars of this movement 215 and 420. You will also find information and links to many of the important associations and coalitions involved with patient rights who are fighting diligently to decriminalize this medicine and remove the stigma surrounding it. In addition you will see links to local government especially all the San Francisco Supervisors, let your voice count write to them in support of medical marijuana! Lastly we are including an extensive list of Bay Area attorneys who are actively involved with issues relating to medical marijuana and are all listed as members or supporters of NORML.
Proposition 215 (or the Compassionate Use Act of 1996) is a California law concerning the use of medical cannabis. It was enacted, on November 5, 1996, by means of the initiative process, and passed with 5,382,915 (55.6%) votes in favor and 4,301,960 ... more >
More information: www.canorml.org/prop/patientsguide.htm
California State Senate Bill 420
A new bill establishing statewide guidelines for Prop. 215 enforcement takes effect on January 1, 2004. The bill, SB 420 by Sen. John Vasconcellos, was signed by outgoing Gov. Gray Davis just days after he lost the recall election.
SB 420, which reflects a compromise between patients' advocates and law enforcement, includes controversial new state guidelines regarding how much marijuana patients may grow and possess without being subject to arrest. It also includes a voluntary patient identification card system and other provisions to protect patients and ... more >
More information: http://medicalmarijuana.procon.org/sourcefiles/SB420.pdf
http://www.sanfranciscocannabisclubs.com/medical-marijuana/laws/california-senate-bill-420.htm
Americans for Safe Access (ASA) is the largest national member-based organization of patients, medical professionals, scientists and concerned citizens promoting safe and legal access to cannabis for therapeutic use and research. ... more >
A Voice for Responsible Marijuana Smokers Since its founding in 1970, NORML has provided a voice in the public policy debate for those Americans who oppose marijuana prohibition and favor an end to the practice of arresting marijuana smokers. A nonprofit public-interest ... more >
The Coalition for Cannabis Policy Reform (CCPR) was created to bring citizens together to end cannabis prohibition.
On November 2, 2010, Proposition 19 came within 345,000 votes of overturning cannabis prohibition in California. In the months leading up to ... more >
The Drug Policy Alliance (DPA) is the nation's leading organization promoting alternatives to the drug war that are grounded in science, compassion, health and human rights. Our supporters ... more >
MPP and MPP Foundation envision a nation where marijuana is legally regulated similarly to alcohol, marijuana education is honest and realistic, and treatment ... more >
The National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) is the only trade association in the U.S. that works to advance the interests of cannabis-related businesses on the national level. NCIA was founded on the principle of power in numbers. ... more >
In response to attacks on state-legal patients and providers, key leadership from the medical marijuana and law reform movements came together in 2002 to form Green Aid: The Medical Marijuana Legal Defense and Education ... more >
Students for Sensible Drug Policy is an international grassroots network of students who are concerned about the impact drug abuse has on our communities, but who also know that the War on Drugs is failing our generation and our society. SSDP mobilizes and empowers young people ... more >
City and County of San Francisco Board of Supervisors responds to the needs of the people of the City and County of San Francisco, establishes city policies, and adopts ordinances and resolutions. ... more >
The Medical Board of California is a state government agency which licenses and disciplines medical doctors. The Board provides two principal types of services to consumers: public-record information about California-licensed physicians, and investigation ... more >
Pier 5 Law Offices
506 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94133
Phone: 415/986-5591
Fax: 415/421-1331
http://www.pier5law.com/
Michael Stepanian
Stadtmuller House
819 Eddy St. San Francisco, 94109
Phone: 415- 771-6174
Fax: 415- 474-3748
James Anthony
2107-A Livingston Street, Oakland, 94606
Phone: 510-842-3553
Fax: 510-228-0411
www.mcdlawyer.com
Michael Lauer
1425 Leimert Blvd., Suite 404, Oakland, 94602
Phone: 510-336-9388
William G. Panzer
370 Grand Ave., Ste. 3, Oakland, 94610
Phone: 510-834-1892
Fax: 510-834-0418
Randy Sue Pollock
2831 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, 94609
Phone: 510-763-9967
Fax: 510-272-0711
Robert Raich
Medical Cannabis Business Law, Regulations, & Dispensaries
1970 Broadway, Suite 1200, Oakland, 94612
Phone: 510-338-0700
www.robertraich.com
Dennis Roberts
370 Grand Avenue, Oakland, 94610
Phone: 510-465-6363
Fax: 510-465-7375
theoaklandcriminallawyer.com
dennisrobertslaw.com
James M. Silva
370 Grand Avenue, Suite 3, Oakland, 94610
Phone: 510-350-7724
Fax: 510-834-0418
www.calegal.net
Thomas J. Nolan
600 University Avenue, Palo Alto, 94301
Phone: 650-326-2980
www.nablaw.com/attorneys/#thomas
Thomas Greenberg
2000 Broadway Street, Redwood City, 94063
Phone: 650-242-0021
www.defendca.com
Alexis Wilson Briggs
506 Broadway, San Francisco, 94133
Phone: 415-646-5915
www.pier5law.com/law-office-of-alexis-wilson-briggs.html
Edward M.Burch
101 California Street, Suite 2450, San Francisco, 94111
Phone: 415-518-0498
Fax: 877-767-3821
www.edwardburchlaw.com
Law Office of Anthony Feldstein
300 Montgomery St. Suite 660, San Francisco, 94104
Phone: 415-668-4845
Fax: 415-474-4882
Zenia K. Gilg
809 Montgomery Street, 2nd FL, San Francisco, 94133
Phone: 415-394-3800
Fax: 415-394-3806
Matt Kumin LLP
870 Market Street Suite 1154, San Francisco, 94102
Phone: 415-434-4500
Fax: 415-434-8453
www.kuminsommers.com
David M. Michael
101 California Street, Suite 2450, San Francisco, 94111
Phone: 415-946-8996
Fax: 877-538-6220
Danny B. Schultz
809 Montgomery, 2nd FL, San Francisco, 94133
Phone: 415-394-3800
Fax: 415-394-3806
Ean Vizzi
Pier 5 Law Offices
506 Broadway, San Francisco, 94133
Phone: 415-986-5591
Fax: 415-421-1331
www.pier5law.com/ean-vizzi.html
Mark Arnold
45 E. Julian Street, San Jose, 95112
Phone: 408-286-6320
Fax: 408-286-9155
Geoffrey W. Rawlings
255 N. Market St., Suite 265, San Jose, 95110
Phone: 408-292-8400
Fax: 408-297-9201
www.medical-cannabis-law.com
Ronald Doyle Blair
1330 Lincoln Avenue, Ste 308C, San Rafael, 94901
Phone: (415) 485-4324
Fax: (415) 485-4487
Robert Y. Bell
PO Box 1963, Santa Rosa, 95402
Phone: 707-546-4223
Fax: 707-528-9117
Peter Goldbeck
131-A Stony Circle, Suite 500, Santa Rosa, 95405
Phone: 707-578-1226
Fax: 707-578-2304
Law Offices of L. Stephen Turer
610 Davis Street, Santa Rosa, 95401
Phone: (707) 546-1551
Fax: (707) 546-5026
www.turerlaw.com
Orchid Vaghti
610 Davis Street, Santa Rosa, 95401
Phone: (707) 546-1551
Fax: (707) 546-5026
Evan E. Zelig
703 2nd Street, Suite 404, Santa Rosa, 95404
Phone: (707) 636-3204
Fax: (707) 636-3251
Gordon S. Brownell
1241 Adams St. #1139, St. Helena, 94574
Phone: 707-942-4565
Fax: 707-942-8520
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