Date of Hash Bash in Ann Arbor coincides with debut of Michigan's new medical marijuana law

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Date of Hash Bash in Ann Arbor coincides with debut of Michigan's new medical marijuana law
by Jo Mathis | The Ann Arbor News

Thursday April 02, 2009, 1:21 PM


Those attending the 38th annual Ann Arbor Hash Bash Saturday will likely be in a celebratory mood, organizers say, because the event lands on the day Michigan's medical marijuana law goes into effect.

"The Hash Bash started as a smoke-in, and really is a smoke-in," said Adam Brook of Detroit, who will serve as emcee for the 19th time. "However, speakers take on current political (questions) of the day. This year, it's medical marijuana."

The law was passed by voters with 63 percent of the vote last November, and Michigan Department of Community Health offices will be open to accept applications of Monday.

Medical marijuana patients will be able to go through a registration process and obtain a state ID card.

"I expect to see a lot of patients who'll come out to see what they can learn about this new law," said Brook, a former Ann Arbor entrepreneur. ........(more)

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