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Marijuana hearing continues; public voices same concerns

A public hearing on the proposed medical marijuana bill on Tuesday night at the House chamber on Capital Hill drew a smaller number of comments but many were essentially similar to the ones submitted Friday last week. The hearing for Senate Bill 19-06, which seeks to legalize the...
Posted On Apr 16 2015 04:00
, By Joel D. Pinaroc

Crowd favors marijuana legalization

Most of the attendees at a recent public hearing on the legalization of marijuana for medicinal use are in favor of the proposed legislation. The public hearing, held Friday evening at the Pedro P. Tenorio Multi-Purpose Center in Susupe, drew a sizeable crowd, and most of the...
Posted On Apr 13 2015 04:00
, By Joel D. Pinaroc

Discussions on recreational use of marijuana urged

Longtime CNMI resident Ambrose M. Bennett is insisting that the recreational use of marijuana should also be taken up during the scheduled public hearing on Saipan tonight. Bennett, who is also a former educator, said the hearing “is for the people to express their opinion.” A...
Posted On Apr 10 2015 04:00
, By Joel D. Pinaroc
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Igisomar: Focus on medicinal use of marijuana

Sen. Sixto Igisomar (R-Saipan) is appealing to the public to focus their comments on the medicinal—and not recreational—use of marijuana at the public hearing for the proposed marijuana legalization bill. The hearing will be held this Friday, 6pm, at the Pedro P. Tenorio...
Posted On Apr 09 2015 04:00
, By Joel D. Pinaroc
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