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RESOLUTION NO:
A Resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of South
miami, Florida, urging the Florida Legislature and Federal
Government to decriminalize and authorize the medicinal use of
marijuana; providing for an effective date.
Whereas, Alaska, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Maine, Michigan, Montana, New
Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington and the
District of Columbia have enacted laws protecting medical marijuana patients from state
prosecution, and
Whereas, the State of Florida prohibits the possession, manufacture or use of
marijuana for medicinal purposes, and
Whereas, marijuana is still considered illegal contraband under federal law, and
Whereas, marijuana has been reported to be effective in: a) reducing intraccular
pressure in glaucoma; b) reducing nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy; c)
stimulating the appetite for patients living with AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency
syndrome) and suffering from the wasting syndrome; d) controlling spasticity associated
with spinal cord injury and multiple sclerosis; e) decreasing the suffering from chronic
pain; and i) controlling seizures associated with seizure disorders.
Whereas, the benefits of medicinal use of marijuana greatly outweigh any law
enforcement or public safety concerns associated with such medicinal use.
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of
South Miami, Florida:
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Section 1.
The City Commission of the City of South Miami
supports the
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decriminalization
of marijuana for medicinal uses for individuals who
suffer from
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I debilitating conditions for which marijuana has proven to be either an effective treatment
2 or an effective way to minimize the patient's pain and suffering.
3 Section 2. The City Commission of the City of South Miami respectfully
4 requests that the President, the United States Congress and Florida Legislature
5 expeditiously decriminalize the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes.
6 Section 3. The City Clerk shall transmit copies of this Resolution to the
7 President of the United States, to Governor Crist, and to the City's legislative delegation.
8 Section 4. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
9 PASSED AND ADOPTED this 2010.
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ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY
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APPROVED:
MAYOR
COMMISSION VOTE:
Mayor Stoddard:
Vice Mayor Newman:
Commissioner Beasley:
Commissioner Harris:
Commissioner Palmer: