Governor Dannel P. Malloy
Medical Marijuana Industry News March 23, 2012
Jeremy Lin calls a foul on “Linsanity” marijuana strain
New York Knicks point guard Jeremy Lin has taken the world by storm with game play that electrified Madison Square Garden. The internet has been abuzz with plays on his name, but “linsanity” has taken hold. Like other parts of popular culture, it would not be long before business owners would try to profit off of “Linsanity”. Jeremy Lin was not amused with those trying to capitalize on his name and his lawyers have sent out many cease-and-desist letters to dispensaries who are selling the “Linsanity” strains. Twenty four other dispensaries highlighted the problem with the “marijuana name game” and tried to apply for patents to a name they have no connection to. Lin’s lawyer, Pamela Deese said “You can’t file a trademark when there’s a clear connection to someone else’s name, In this case, Jeremy Lin has the right to his name and related names and marks, as well as his signature, voice and likeness. That’s all part of his intellectual property.”
Medical Marijuana Bill Overcomes First Legal Obstacle in Connecticut
A recent Quinnipiac poll of Connecticut residents was released on Wednesday. The poll showed an overwhelming support for medical marijuana with 68% of respondents favoring while only 27% opposed. Only hours after the poll results were released, a legislative committee in Connecticut voted in favor (35-8) of a newly proposed medical marijuana law. Lawmakers also approved a medical cannabis measure in 2007 only to see it get vetoed by then Governor Jodi Rell. Current Governor Dannel P. Malloy supported a medical marijuana bill last year that failed. Several Republicans voiced their concern over the potential for federal intervention. Under the proposed state run system, prescriptions would be valid for one year and all patients would register with Connecticut’s Department of Consumer Protection.
New Data shows that many Medical Marijuana Cardholders Over 50 in Arizona
New research in Arizona shows that patients possessing medical marijuana are hardly young rebels. The Arizona Department of Health Services has released new dating showing that patients between the ages of 31-50 make up the largest percentage of cardholders (40%). Patients who are 51-81 represent 35% of all medical marijuana cardholders in Arizona and 18-30 year olds make up the smallest major block at 25%. Less than 1% of medical marijuana patients are under 18. The data may surprise many as marijuana, even for medical use, is closely associated with younger populations. Some officials in Arizona claimed the data shows they are doing a good job of keeping recreational users out of the medical program while Carolyn Short, chairwoman of Keep Arizona Drug Free, felt that some recreational users are faking symptoms and that medical marijuana should only be available after patients have exhausted all other medical options and treatments.
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