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Current Action Alerts

Patient and Caregiver Rights Litigation Project Formed
Dept. of Revenue Reveals Draft Rules for MMJ Industry: Patients concerned about new government tracking database.

Governor Wants to Steal $9 million in Patient Registry Fees to Balance Budget
Has Ritter Become Addicted to Cannabis Revenues?

Denver City Council Debates Banning Caregivers
Call to protect patients' rights to grow at home.

Help Protect Patient/Parent Rights: Joseph Lightfoot Defense Fund
Couple charged with felony child abuse for legal grow.

Fix the Constitution: Legalize 2012
Help fix the fatal flaws in Amendment 20 by rewriting Colorado's Constitution to provide more protection for patients and caregivers.

Upcoming Events

Thurs., Sept., 23, 2010

Medical Marijuana Business Alliance
Monthly Networking Meeting

September 24-25, 2010

Plant Medicine Expo
Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel

CTI Instructor Deanna Gabriel will give four classes.

Click here for schedule

Runs Aug. 27 thru Sept. 18
Fri. and Sat. nights

Reefer Madness: The "Hit" Musical
by the Equinox Theater Company
at the Bug Theater, 3654 Navajo Street, Denver

"Highly recommended. It's not what you expect."
--- Cannabis Therapy Institute

Medical Marijuana News
Cannabis Therapy Institute Recent Updates

Fri., Aug. 27, 2010

TWO RULEMAKING MEETINGS

DATE: Friday, August 27, 2010

TIME: 9:00am

MEETING #1: Department of Revenue Workgroup Meeting
According to the Department of Revenue, "Workgroup members will engage in a discussion concerning draft rules pertaining to HB 10-1284. The public is invited to attend and observe the discussion of the workgroup. There will not be an opportunity for non-workgroup members to participate in this meeting."

This is the rescheuling of the secret meeting that the Department of Revenue tried to hold that CTI helped expose a few weeks ago.

Go to the Department of Revenue's website for more info.

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DATE: Friday, August 27, 2010

TIME: 1:00-3:00 p.m.

MEETING #2: Joint Department of Revenue and Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Meeting

According to the CDPHE, "The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and the Department of Revenue will hold a joint public meeting on Aug. 27, 2010, to receive public input on emergency rules adopted by the Department of Revenue and to be provided with an update from the industry, caregivers, patients and other stakeholders regarding the industry's current status."

Go to the CDPHE website for more info.

LOCATION
for both meetings:
Department of Revenue
Gaming Conference Room
1881 Pierce Street
Lakewood, CO 80214

 

Tues., Aug. 24, 2010

Preliminary Hearing in Denver Child Abuse Case

Help Protect Parent/Patient Rights!

Click here for more info.

Sat., Aug. 21, 2010

Cannabis Festiva

Saturday, Aug. 21, 2010
9am to 8pm
Dick's Sporting Goods Park

All day music and cannabis education event.
Tickets are only $10.00.

Cannabis Festiva will be held at Dick's Sporting Goods Park Stadium, the largest professional soccer stadium and complex in the U.S. conveniently of I-70 and just 9 miles from downtown Denver.)

There will be Live music, informative guest speakers, vendors, food and fun. Come enjoy the festivities and show your support for Colorado's MMJ community. A portion of the proceeds benefit the fight for Colorado MMJ rights. No MMJ card required.

Click here for more info.:
http://www.cannabisfestiva.com/

Thurs., Aug. 19, 2010

Medical Marijuana Business Alliance
Business to Business Monthly Networking Event

When: Thursday, Aug. 19, 2010

Time: 6:00-9:00 p.m.

Topic: New Medical Marijuana Regulations

Guest Speakers
- Robert J. Corry, Jr., Attorney (Denver)
- Charles T. Houghton, Attorney (Colo. Springs)
- Matt Cook, Department of Revenue's Medical Marijuana Enforcement Division
- Dan Hartman, Department of Revenue's Medical Marijuana Enforcement Division

Location:
Casselman's Bar and Venue
2620 Walnut Street
Denver, CO 80205
www.casselmans.com

Sponsored by the Medical Marijuana Business Alliance
Free and open to industry professionals
Contact for more information and to RSVP
http://www.MMBAlliance.com

Aug. 14 and 15, 2010

Signature Drive This Weekend in Broomfield

Help Overturn Broomfield's Ban on Medical Marijuana Dispensaries

Mon.,
Aug. 9, 2010

ACTION ALERT: Denver City Council Debates Banning Caregivers

CALL AND EMAIL TODAY!!!

Click here for details.

Mon.,
Aug. 4, 2010

Colorado Department of Revenue Cancels
Secret Medical Marijuana Meetings

Click here for details.

Activists call for openness in the process.

Mon.,
Aug. 2, 2010

Aug. 2, 2010

Department of Revenue "Emergency" Rulemaking Hearing

Click here for details.

July 24, 2010

July 24, 2010

Bringing Nationalism Back to Denver Event

Skyline #2 Park
16th Street Mall and Arapahoe
Denver, CO

In order to welcome back the Colorado contingent that celebrated Independence Day in Washington, D. C. at the annual 4th of July Hemp Coalition rally, there will be a gathering in downtown Denver this Saturday in Skyline #2 Park, next to the historical Daniels and Fisher "clock tower" building. The purpose of this event is to educate the marijuana community on knowing their rights to be effective in advocating for the legalization of marijuana on the local and national fronts as well as to energize marijuana enthusiasts, activates, and advocates for the upcoming year and 2011 Denver 420 Rally. 2012 is the goal for the re-legalization of marijuana in Colorado and by knowing our rights and how to affectively lobby legislation, re-legalization of marijuana is less than a couple years away. This means collectively we have a lot of work to do in the next year and a half.

10am to 4:20pm: Speakers including Attorney Robert J. Corry, Jr., Attorney Tae Darnell, Professor Bob Melamede, Cannabis Science CEO and Miguel Lopez, community organizer

4:20pm: Social Hour

5:20pm to 8:20pm: CopWatch Training - 3 part program

8:20pm: Outdoor showing of two movies: Grass and War on Drugs

Sponsored by Mile High NORML

July 20, 2010

Appeal of the case of Frank Marzano
Oral Arguments
July 20, 2010
9:00 am
101 W. Colfax Ave., Suite C
Denver, CO
Attorney Rob Corry will present oral arguments in the case of his client Frank Marzano.

July 9, 2010

Medical Marijuna Business Applications Available
Medical Marijuana Business Applications Demand Unprecedented Scrutiny

Applications Due August 1, 2010

Legalize 2012

Re-Legalize 2012

The freedom-based initiative is Legalize 2012, a grassroots campaign to place an initiative on the Colorado ballot to relegalize cannabis and hemp in Colorado for adults for all uses. While it is vital that Colorado create a system of distribution for patients that works, at this point, we believe the best way to accomplish this is by full relegalization. The ballot initiative will be modeled after freedom-based models to legalization, which reject the sin taxes and over-regulation promoted in other models. The Re-Legalize 2012 Project is currently forming a fundraising board & ballot initiative language committee. Please contact us to get involved or donate.
http://www.legalize2012.com

 

PANEL DISCUSSION
WITH
TEN
ATTORNEYS

CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEOS

Mon., May 24, 2010
Attorney Panel Discussion on Medical Marijuana
Ten Medical Marijuana Attorneys Unite for Panel Discussion

Join this unprecedented gathering of Colorado medical marijuana attorneys in an important panel discussion about the current legal situation in Colorado. Attorney Panelists are Clifton L. Black (Colorado Springs), Jessica P. Corry (Denver), Tae Darnell (Denver), Lauren C. Davis (Denver), Jeffrey Gard (Boulder), Richard Gee (Blackhawk), Charles T. Houghton (Colo. Springs), Danyel Joffe (Denver), Craig Small (Boulder), Ann Toney (Denver)

FREE and Open to the Public

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

May 19, 2010

Medical Marijuana Action Alert Vol 21
Danyel S. Joffe, Attorney
djoffe@joffelawfirm.com
303-757-6572

May 19, 2010
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Important Pending Deadlines
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HB10-1284 will go into effect July 1, 2010. There are Very Important Deadlines That You Must Be Aware Of.

Failure to Meet Deadlines May Be Treated As Criminal Offenses and Prosecuted.

All Medical Marijuana Centers that are operational, or have applied to Local Licensing Authorities before July 1, 2010, will be allowed to continue to operate (or start operation) after July 1, 2010. (However, Please Note Conditions Listed Below.)

If you have not applied for a local license or are in a community that has a Moratorium extending past July 1, 2010, then it will be very difficult to open a Medical Marijuana Center until after July 1, 2011. Colorado will impose a Moratorium on new Medical Marijuana Centers from July 1, 2010 through July 1, 2011.

If you are operating a Medical Marijuana Center, the following Deadlines apply to you. If your application for a local license is not approved until after August 1, 2010, you will have 30 days from licensure to meet the deadlines.

On or Before August 1, 2010, you must fill out forms from the Department of Revenue and pay a fee (unknown amount) to continue to operate. Failure to meet the deadline will result in either shutting down or facing criminal charges. Further, If You Miss The August 1 Deadline And You Stay Open, That Fact Will Be Proof You Are Of Unsatisfactory Character And You Will Be Denied A License.

On or Before September 1, 2010, Medical Marijuana Centers must certify to the State that they are cultivating at least 70% of necessary medical marijuana.

You must apply for a license with your local government and with the State before July 1, 2011. All the rules and regulations for Medical Marijuana Centers and Infused Produce Centers and Growth Centers take effect. (This is more complex then it seems. You should seek legal counsel if you might be violating any provisions on July 1, 2010.)
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Visit our updated website:
http://www.joffelawfirm.com
You can find back issues of the Medical Marijuana Action Alert. It has
links to key pending legislation and the Colorado Constitutional Amendment on medical marijuana.

May 13, 2010

Medical Marijuana Action Alert Vol 19
Danyel S. Joffe, Attorney
djoffe@joffelawfirm.com
303-757-6572

May 13, 2010
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HB10-1284 will go into effect July 1, 2010. It is a poorly designed law built around the assumption that patients, dispensaries, growers, edible manufacturers and caregivers are fundamentally dishonest. The law is intended to trap the unaware. It is also intended to scare people out of business.

While numerous legal challenges will probably be mounted to challenge HB10-1284, the lawsuits will take a long time to move through the Courts.

In the meantime there are many troubling issues about this law which can have direct and often destructive impact on everyone involved in this field. The bill is complex and detailed and easily open to misinterpretation.

Before making any decisions based on a possibly erroneous or questionable interpretation of this law, be certain that you know what will work and what might be an extremely costly error.

While there are many traps and pitfalls for the unaware, there are also many seemingly insurmountable problems that have creative solutions. For example, depending on the needs of the dispensary, there are ways a dispensary can maintain an adequate, fresh supply of product without going over the federal 100 plant limit. Likewise, although dispensaries will not be allowed to buy from growers, there are ways that dispensaries and growers can work together, within the bounds of the new law, so that the growers can focus on growing and dispensaries can focus on getting product to market. In order to make sure you are in compliance with HB10-1284, and to implement creative problem solving, you need to start taking action now. You cannot wait to see what happens. Do not allow yourself to be one of those frightened out of business.
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Visit our updated website:
http://www.joffelawfirm.com
You can find back issues of the Medical Marijuana Action Alert. It has links to key pending legislation and the Colorado Constitutional Amendment on medical marijuana.

May 12, 2010

Final Versions of the Bills

HB1284: Medical Marijuana Dispensary Regulation

SB109: Physician/Patient Relationship

May 11, 2010

HB1284 Passes the Colorado General Assembly

Ask Governor Ritter to VETO HB 1284 and SB109

MARCH AND RALLY
SAT., MAY 15, 2010

CALL AND EMAIL THE GOVERNOR
Bill Ritter, Governor
136 State Capitol
Denver, CO 80203-1792
Phone: (303) 866-2471
Email: Governor.Ritter@state.co.us

Click here for more info.

May 11, 2010

Legislative session ends May 12

Call your house representatives and tell them to vote NO on the final version of HB1284, to be voted on May 11.

URGENT NOTICE TO COLORADO DISPENSARY OWNERS

If HB1284 passes the state legislature and is signed into law, it will completely change the rules for anyone involved in medical marijuana in Colorado. There are a few important deadlines that are approaching that businesses must be aware of.

July 1, 2010: You must be operating an established medical marijuana center or have applied for a local license.

August 1, 2010: State registration fee due (amount unknown at this point).

Sept. 1, 2010: A medical marijuana center must be producing 70% of its medicine either onsite or with separate licenses for "optional premises cultivation."

July 1, 2011: State licensing fee due (amount unknown at this point).

Click here to enroll in this legal seminar to find out what you need to do to stay compliant.
http://www.cannabistherapyinstitute.com/classes/

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May 3, 2010

HB1284 Will Shut Down 80% of Dispensaries in Colorado
Call Your Senator Today

April 23, 2010

Hearing on HB1284
Senate Local Government Committee

Tuesday, April 27, 2010
State Capitol Building
200 E. Colfax, Denver, CO 80201

Call and Email the Senate Local Government Committee

Attend the Hearing on Tuesday.

Click Here for More Info.

April 22, 2010

Last Chance to Call House Members

HB1284 Passes Full House by a 39 to 23 Vote

April 21, 2010

Letter from CTI to District Attorney Stan Garnett Regarding 420 Prosecutions in Boulder

April 21, 2010

KILL HB1284 and SB109

TAKE ACTION NOW!

ACTION ALERT: Auditors with Guns will Control Medical Marijuana in Colorado

Video: Auditors with Guns by the People's Cannabis News

PRINT THIS FLYER: Printable PDF Action Alert

 

April 20, 2010

Watch Grassroots Cannabis Lobbying Training Video

 

April 16, 2010

Appropriations Committee Hearing on HB1284
Friday, sometime after 7:30am
Room LSB-A Appropriations, State Capitol, Denver
Check the House Calendar for details

April 15, 2010

Jack Herer: Rest in Peace
Cannabis Hero

April 20, 2010

Upcoming Cannabis Events and Fundraisers
International Cannabis Day (4/20)
420 Rally in Civic Center Park

Note: One Love Event at the Oriental on 4/18 has been CANCELED.

March 23, 2010

HB1284 Passes with Amendments
Bill would still endanger patients by putting their caregivers out of business

March 22, 2010

Monday, March 22, 2010
1:30 pm
Public Hearing on HB1284
House Judiciary Committee
Room: Room 0107 (Basement)
State Capitol Building, 200 E. Colfax, Denver, CO
No public comment, just show of support.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO.

March 4, 2010

UPCOMING STATEWIDE HEARING

Call your Senators and Reps today!

Thursday, March 4, 2010
1:30pm
Public Hearing on HB1284

House Judiciary Committee
Room: Old Supreme Court Chambers
PUBLIC COMMENT WILL BE TAKEN!!!

RALLY AT NOON ON CAPITOL STEPS!

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO ON THESE HEARINGS

March 2, 2010

Tues., March 2, 2010
6:00 pm
Boulder City Council Meeting

WHAT: Discuss permanent medical marijuana dispensary ordinance
ACTION: Please show up to testify against the proposed ordinance.
We would like the City Council to form the Boulder Compassionate Medical Cannabis Commission, composed of patients, caregivers, physicians, advocates, city officials and law enforcement officers, instead of enacting their proposed ordinance that will harm patients.

LOCATION:
Council Chambers
Municipal Building (second floor)
1777 Broadway, Boulder, CO
Southwest corner of Broadway and Canyon.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO.

March 4, 2010

UPCOMING STATEWIDE HEARING

Call your Senators and Reps today!

Thursday, March 4, 2010
1:30pm
Public Hearing on HB1284

House Judiciary Committee
Room: Old Supreme Court Chambers
PUBLIC COMMENT WILL BE TAKEN!!!

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO ON THESE HEARINGS

Feb. 21, 2010

CTI Reform Calendar: Meetings and Events

Feb. 13, 2010

Rogue DEA Agents Bust Medical Marijuana Grow in Colorado
Letter from Attorney Rob Corry to US Department of Justice

Feb. 4, 2010

URGENT: Public Comment Hearing on Thursday (2/4)
House Judiciary Committee - 1:30pm - Arrive Early
NO ON SB109

Jan. 27, 2010

SB109 Passes HHS Committee 6 to 1
Moves to the Full Senate
Jan. 27 ACTION ALERT
Feb. 1 Update: SB109 passes Full Senate 34 to 1, bill now moves to the House of Representatives

Jan. 27, 2010

HEARING ON SB109 SET FOR WED., JAN. 27 at 10am
Protect Patient Rights - Urge the Senate HHS Cmte. to VOTE NO on SB109

Jan. 23, 2010

DEA's War on Patients

Jan. 15, 2010

Photos from NORML Cannabis Rally

Jan. 13, 2010

THC Ministry to Bless State Legislators

Jan. 14, 2010

January 14, 2010: BIG RALLY AT STATE CAPITOL

Free "I'm a Patient and I Vote" stickers will be given to the first 300 patients, compliments of the Cannabis Therapy Institute.

Jan. 10, 2010

BREAKING: Sen. Romer Withdraws Restrictive Medical Marijuana Bill

Jan. 8, 2010

Rob Corry Debates Sen. Romer on Jon Caldara's Indpendent Thinking show.
Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3

Jan. 7, 2010

Attorney Rob Corry's Comments on Romer's Bill (PDF)

Jan. 3, 2010

Action Alert: Contact Denver City Council

Jan. 2, 2010

Law Enforcement Releases their Draft of a Statewide Bill

Jan. 1, 2010

New Versions of Sen. Romer's Statewide Bill and the City of Denver's Bill to Regulate Dispensaries Released

Dec. 15, 2009

Arapahoe District Court to Hear Landmark Challenge to Municipal Medical Marijuana Bans Friday Afternoon

Dec. 15, 2009

Upcoming Hearings, Meetings and Events

Dec. 8, 2009

CTI Invites Sen. Romer to Cannabis Holiday Health Fair - Dec. 12 update, Senator Romer and Councilman Brown will Attend!

Dec. 8, 2009

ACTION ALERT: Medical Marijuana Bill Will Shut Down Dispensaries - Write you state reps TODAY!

Nov. 25, 2009

Upcoming Reform Meetings, Events, Classes, and Rallies

Nov. 18, 2009

Benefit Tonite for Medical Cannabis Defendant Nicholas Paloshek

Nov. 16, 2009

Formal Opinion of Attorney General John Suthers Regarding Sales Tax and Medical Marijuana

Nov. 15, 2009

Public Hearings in Denver, Ft. Collins, Grand Junction, Loveland, and Pueblo County This Week

Nov. 15, 2009

More Details on Colo. Medical Marijuana Bill

Nov. 15, 2009

CTI Statement on Sen. Romer's Medical Marijuana Bill

Nov. 15, 2009

Daily Camera: Romer's medical marijuana bill would target dispensaries, younger patients; State senator calls status quo a 'train wreck'

Nov. 11, 2009

Westword: Did the Boulder City Council accidentally define illegal weed dealers as medical-marijuana businesses?

Nov. 10, 2009

Court Overrules Board of Health "Emergency" Ruling

Nov. 5, 2009

Injunction Filed Against Board of Health "Emergency" Ruling

Nov. 3, 2009

Board of Health Emergency Hearing
Board Adopts Clendenin Caregiver Definition

Nov. 1, 2009

Legislator Education Campaign: Help us teach Colorado legislators about medical marijuana

Nov. 1, 2009

Draft Bill: Colorado Medical Cannabis Patient and Caregiver Protection Act
A bill written and proposed by the Cannabis Therapy Institute

Oct. 29, 2009

Court of Appeals Decision in Clendenin Case
Decision Changes Definition of Primary Care-Giver

Oct. 22, 2009

Sen. Chris Romer to Introduce Colorado Medical Marijuana Bill in 2010
Send your State Legislators your Medical Cannabis Story!

Oct. 6, 2009

Draft Ordinance and Medical Cannabis Economic Development Report Released

Read Patient Stories and Medical Cannabis Testimonials

Medical Marijuana in Colorado

The Cannabis Therapy Institute contains information on medical marijuana in Colorado for patients, caregivers, advocates and policymakers. Medical marijuana is a Constitutional Right in Colorado, and the CTI pledges to defend and uphold that right for all patients.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cannabis Therapy Institute
P.O. Box 19084, Boulder, CO 80308
Phone: 877-420-4205
Web: www.cannabistherapyinstitute.com
Email: info@cannabistherapyinstitute.com