Up in Smoke: Demystifying the Medical Marijuana Movement in MO

ABOUT THE SYMPOSIUM As of January 1, 2017, minor marijuana possession offenses in Missouri are no longer punishable by incarceration. This new law is somewhat limited in nature; however, decriminalization of marijuana is often viewed as a first step towards legalizing medical marijuana within a state. While marijuana is still illegal under federal law and regulated as a controlled substance, half of the states have passed laws legalizing marijuana for medicinal use. Furthermore, the Missouri General Assembly has already legalized the use of Cannabidiol (CBD), a component of marijuana, for treatment of "intractable epilepsy.” Missouri’s recent legislative efforts and polls suggest that medical marijuana will likely gain a legal foothold in Missouri in the near future. At its 2017 Symposium, the Saint Louis University Public Law Review will host a diverse range of scholars to discuss the implications surrounding state legalization of medical marijuana. AGENDA • 8:00 to 8:30 a.m. – Registration (12th Floor) • 8:30 to 8:40 a.m. – Opening Remarks & Welcome • 8:40 to 9:00 a.m. – Introductory Speaker “Disjointed Regulations: The Dichotomy Between State and Federal Law" Anders Walker Professor of Law, Saint Louis University School of Law • 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. – Keynote Address Part One Dan Viets, J.D. Missouri State Coordinator, NORML Board President, New Approach Missouri Board President, Show-Me Cannabis Part Two John Payne Campaign Manager, New Approach Missouri Executive Director and Treasurer, Show-Me Cannabis • 10:00 to 10:30 a.m. – Featured Speaker “Cash for Grass: Lending to the Legalized Marijuana Industry” Douglas S. Dove, J.D. Shareholder in the Business and Real Estate Practice Group, Capes Sokol • 10:30 to 10:40 a.m. – Break • 10:40 to 11:30 a.m. – Panel Discussion One + Q & A Session “High Stakes: Examining the Impact Legalization Would Have on the Criminal Justice System” Eric Zahnd, J.D. Prosecuting Attorney of Platte County, Missouri Joy Sweeney, Ph.D. Executive Director, Council for Drug Free Youth (CDFY) Chair, Keeping Missouri Kids Safe Mark Habbas Lead Lobbyist, Missourians for Compassionate Care Lobbyist, Missouri HB 2238 (CBD oil bill that passed in 2014) *Michael B. Hill, J.D. Founding Member, Canna Jurist, LLC Neal Rohlfing Former Special Agent and Investigator, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Sheriff, Monroe County Moderated by Chad W. Flanders, J.D., Ph.D., Professor of Law, Saint Louis University School of Law • 11:30 to 11:40 a.m. – Break • 11:40 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Panel Discussion Two + Q & A Session “Puff the Magic Medicine: Examining the Impact Legalization Would Have on Health Care” Gordon D. Christensen, M.D. Professor emeritus of Medicine, University of Missouri (MU) Former Associate Chief of Staff for Research and Development, Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans’ Hospital *Justin Stubstad, Pharm.D, J.D. Director, Compliance, Envolve Pharmacy Solutions at Centene Corporation *Nikki Furrer, J.D. Cultivation Center Director, Shelby County Community Services (SCCS) in Illinois Author, Get High Like a Lady (Workman, Spring 2018) Patricia A. Hurford, M.D., M.S. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialist, Orthopedic Sports Medicine & Spine Care Institute Paul Bocci, CPA President, Healthcare Management Solutions, LLC Treasurer, New Approach Missouri Moderated by Kelly Dineen, J.D., Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Health Law & Ethics, Saint Louis University School of Law *Indicates Saint Louis University School of Law Alumni MISSOURI CLE CREDITS This program qualifies for 4.2 hours of Missouri CLE credits. CO-SPONSORS • Missouri NORML • New Approach Missouri • Show-Me Cannabis • Keeping Missouri Kids Safe RESERVATIONS You must RSVP to attend to this event. CONTACT Brittani Ready [email protected]