State oversight of the medical marijuana distribution and cultivation process makes much more sense than allowing qualified individuals or caregivers to grow and distribute medical marijuana. One stumbling block in the state taking this position is the possibility of jeopardizing federal funding of our drug enforcement, education and treatment efforts. California, to date, has not forfeited any federal funding despite the fact that distribution centers are currently in operation. Advocating state of Maine oversight of medical marijuana distribution centers is not an abdication of our role in the enfor cement of drug laws. Federal funding is an important revenue source for carrying out drug enforcement and that funding must remain intact so that we may carry forward this mission.
Medical marijuana is legal in Maine.
Joseph L. Rogers is the chief of police in Hampden. These bills will be important because when marijuana users who get caught are again allowed the right to vote, they could very well tip the balance of power in favor of legalization. Florida and marijuana go togather like steak and eggs. Yet theres nothing going on in this staten that i know of. Since marijuana laws do more damage than marijuana ever could, legalization would certainly insure a safer Maine for everyone.