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Date/Time
Nov 18, 2014
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location
Brown University, List Art Building, Room 120
64 College St
Providence, RI
401-419-8794
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Adults Only, cannabis, Educational-for-adults, For a Good Cause, Heavy, Motif Pick, To do in Providence, To do in Rhode Island
A timely community discussion about the future of marijuana policy in Rhode Island. Two states, Colorado and Washington, have adopted policies to regulate marijuana similarly to alcohol, and several other states will vote on the issue this November. Polls show that a majority of Rhode Island residents support regulating and taxing marijuana. Lawmakers in our state have introduced and studied a serious proposal to establish a system of licenses, taxes, and oversights to allow adults 21 and older to purchase small amounts of marijuana from regulated businesses. It is crucial to have a public conversation and promote dialogue on this important issue facing our state and our nation. Confirmed speakers and panelists for the event include: o Elizabeth A. Comery, JD, retired attorney and former Providence police officer o Dr. David C. Lewis, MD, founder of Brown University’s Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies o Michelle McKenzie, MPH, public health researcher and advocate for people in recovery from substance dependence o Joshua Miller, Rhode Island State Senator, Cranston o Pat Oglesby, JD, MBA, former Chief Tax Counsel, U.S. Senate Finance Committee o Mason Tvert, Director of Communications at Marijuana Policy Project and co-director of the 2012 Amendment 64 campaign in Colorado o James Vincent, President of NAACP - Providence Branch Refreshments will be served. To receive details about parking or if you have any questions about the event, please email Jared Moffat at info@RegulateRI.com or call 401-419-8794.