A Senate Committee in New Jersey recently voted to recommend the enactment of the "Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act."   The Bill is now available for vote by the full house. Under the terms of the Bill, physicians would be able to prescribe marijuana to patients.  The script must be issued by the Patient's treating physician and the marijuana must be purchased from a licensed and regulated non-profit centers. The Bill specifically prohibited an option to allow eligible candidates to grow their own plants. Other conditions contained in the Bill, included: (a) a limitation of 1 oz. of marijuana per month; (b) a long standing relationship between the physician and patient; and (c) identification cards issued to both the physician and patient.

Governor, Jon Corrzine has indicated he will sign the Bill. If successful, New Jersey will become the 14th state in the country authorizing marijuana use for medical purposes.