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SENATE BILL 3: PROVIDING HOPE FOR THOSE IN NEED OF MEDICAL CANNABIS IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA. MEDICAL CANNABIS IN PENNSYLVANIA This guide is provided as a public service by Senator Daylin Leach and Senator Mike Folmer

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Senate bill 3: PROVIDING HOPe FOR THOse IN NeeD OF MeDICAl CANNABIs IN THe COMMONWeAlTH OF PeNNsYlVANIA.

MEDICAL CANNABIS IN PENNSYLVANIA

This guide is provided as a public service by Senator Daylin Leach and Senator Mike Folmer

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“WE hAVE BEEN tErrIBLY AND SYStEMAtICALLY MISLED for NEArLY 70 YEArS IN thE UNItED StAtES.for 3,000 YEArS MArIjUANA WAS A LEgItIMAtE MEDICAtIoN.”

- Dr. SANjAY gUPtAASSoCIAtE ChIEf of NEUroSUrgErY At grADY MEMorIAL hoSPItAL IN AtLANtA

From the 8th to the 18th centuries AD, Arab physicians and scientists utilized the medicinal properties of cannabis hemp to treat a wide variety of conditions and illnesses including ear and skin diseases, epilepsy, and pain.

During the mid-1800s, cannabis became an accepted therapy by Western medicine. By the beginning of the 20th Century, more than 100 papers had been published by physicians in Western medical literature, and it was a recognized treatment for over 100 separate ailments.

Marijuana was officially removed from the U.S. Pharmacopoeia in 1942 after passage of the Marijuana Tax Act of 1937. This legislation severely limited the ability of physicians to prescribe the compound, and as a result, the American Medical Association became one of the most vocal opponents of the ban. In 1937, the AMA foretold of today’s battle by saying;

“The obvious purpose of and effect of this bill [Marihuana Tax Act] is to impose so many restrictions on the medicinal use [of cannabis] as to prevent such use altogether. ... It may serve to deprive the public of the benefits of a drug that on further research may prove to be of substantial benefit.”

Marijuana’s illegal position was solidified after Congress passed the 1970 Controlled Substances Act, which placed it on Schedule 1 in the same category with heroin and LSD, drugs deemed to have high potential for abuse and no accepted medical use.

During the mid-1970s, Robert Randall, who suffered from severe glaucoma, found that cannabis relieved visual halos produced by the disease. In 1977, after painstakingly documenting the inability of conventional medicine to control his symptoms, Randall became the first patient to obtain government-supplied cannabis from what was to become known as the Compassionate IND program (investigational new drug). Cultivated at the University of Mississippi, the marijuana was rolled and packaged at the Research Triangle Institute in North Carolina under the supervision of the National Institute of Drug Abuse. By 1991, the program had 13 patients enrolled in it.

In 1978, after a young cancer patient named Lynn Pierson brought marijuana’s medicinal value to the attention of the New Mexico State legislature, the nation’s first law concerning medical cannabis was overwhelmingly passed. Many other states, including conservative ones like Florida and Louisiana, followed New Mexico’s lead, and by December 1991, Massachusetts Governor William Weld signed the nation’s thirty-fourth state law recognizing marijuana’s potential as medicine. All of these laws gained wide bipartisan support. Essentially, by 1991, 87% of legislators in 34 states had voted to end the prohibition of medical marijuana. However, many state efforts were effectively thwarted by federal drug agencies.

As the AIDS epidemic spread in the 1980s, patients began to find that marijuana countered wasting syndrome and the nausea and vomiting that accompanied powerful AIDS drugs. Facing an onslaught of new applications from AIDS patients, the Public Health Service under the first Bush Administration quickly closed the Compassionate IND program to new patients in 1992. There were a dozen federal medical marijuana patients who were in the program before it was closed. Today there are four surviving patients who are still in this program. These patients receive a tin of 300 marijuana joints a month for their medical conditions from the Federal government.

Frustrated by the closure of the Compassionate IND program and the federal obstacles that were placed in the way of implementing state programs, a group of California medical marijuana activists wrote Proposition 215 and placed it on the California ballot in the fall of 1996. The initiative passed by a margin of 56%/44%. Since then, similar initiatives have been passed in Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Maine, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington, all by significant margins. Maine, Nevada, and Oregon have successfully implemented programs.

In 2014, SB1182 (the Raymond P. Shafer Compassionate Use Act, now SB3) passed the PA Senate Law and Justice Committee unanimously and the full Senate chamber 43-7. The bill died in the House. SB3 will be introduced this session (2015) in January.

We need your help to pass this common-sense legislation and bring relief to suffering Pennsylvanians.

MEDICAL CANNABIS: SB3hoPE for PENNSYLVANIAThe use of marijuana in some form has occurred for 10,000 years. Records show that the Chinese cultivated “Ma” (cannabis hemp) for fiber, medicine, and herbal use by the 27th century BC.

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`̀̀ ABoUt MEDICAL CANNABISMeDICAl CANNABIs ReFeRs TO THe use OF MARIjuANA As A PHYsICIAN-PResCRIBeD THeRAPY TO ReDuCe THe PAIN OR DIsCOMFORT AssOCIATeD WITH sOMe MeDICAl CONDITIONs OR TO lesseN THe sIDe eFFeCTs OF sOMe TRADITIONAl MeDICAl TReATMeNTs.

Medical marijuana is used for a variety of ailments and conditions, including, but not limited to:

• Easing nausea and vomiting.• Stimulating appetite in chemotherapy and/or AIDS patients• Reducing eye pressure in glaucoma patients• Managing chronic pain• Treating gastrointestinal illnesses

CANNABIS AS MEDICINE

Medical Cannabis is organically-grown, safe cannabis plant material which is free of pesticides, herbicides, and mold.

One of the symptoms of serious illnesses is a lack of appetite. Often caused by other symptoms such as chronic pain or nausea, a lack of appetite can lead to weight loss and malnutrition, blocking a patient’s ability to heal.

Medical researchers have performed over 20,099 studies on can-nabis. The natural compounds in Cannabis are non-toxic and safe.

orgANICALLY-groWN

StIMULAtES APPEtItE

ProVEN SAfE AND EffECtIVE

Some of the earliest research on marijuana and sleep shows that marijuana’s main ingredient, THC, can significantly reduce the time it takes to fall asleep.

hELPS WIth SLEEP AND ANxIEtY

WHIle All PHARMACeuTICAl MeDICATIONs ARe CHeMICAllY CReATeD IN A lABORATORY, MOTHeR NATuRe CReATes ITs OWN MeDICINe IN CANNABIs.

25% In states with Medical Marijuana, prescription painkiller deaths drop by 25%.

DroP IN PAINkILLEr DEAthS

Recent research has also suggested that some of the compounds in marijuana may have beneficial qualities for patients suffering from a variety of other conditions, such as multiple sclerosis (MS), Alzheimer’s disease, breast cancer, brain cancer, Lou Gehrig’s Disease, insomnia, and even asthma.

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tYPES of CANNABIS

THe eFFICACY OF CANNABIs Is DIReCTlY RelATeD TO sTRAIN seleCTION. CARe sHOulD Be TAkeN WHeN seleCTING sTRAINs THAT WIll BeNeFIT YOu. POTeNCY AND DOsAGe VARY WITH DIFFeReNT sTRAINs, CONDITIONs AND INDIVIDuAls.

CANNABIS INDICA

EffECtS

SYMPtoM rELIEf• Reduces pain• Muscle relaxant• Relieves spasms, reduces seizures• Reduces inflammation• Aids sleep• Reduces anxiety and stress• Reduces nausea and stimulates appetite• Relieves headaches and migraines• Reduces intra-occular pressure• Bronchio-dilator and expectorant

• Promotes sedation, pain relief and relaxation

• Best for later in the day and bedtime• Perhaps better for anxiety than depression

CANNABIS SAtIVA

EffECtS

SYMPtoM rELIEf• Reduces nausea• Stimulates the appetite• Fights depression• Positive, uplifting, cerebral effect• Energizes and stimulates• Promotes creativity• Relieves headaches and migraines• Relaxes muscles, relieves pain• Acts as an expectorant

• More stimulating and uplifting• Energizing and thought provoking• Increases focus and creativity• Supports immune system• Best for use in daytime

tErPENES &CANNABINoIDS

The effects these mechanisms produce vary from terpene to terpene; some are especially successful in relieving stress, while others promote focus and acuity.

Terpenes are what you smell in the cannabis flower. These complex and flavorful smells are secreted in the same glands that produce cannabinoids like THC and CBD, terpenes are the pungent oils that color cannabis varieties with distinctive flavors like citrus, berry, mint, and pine.

tErPENES

Linalool• Floral aroma• Also found in lavender, citrus, rosewood, coriander, and

laurels• Anti-insomnia, anti-psychotic, anti-epileptic, anti-anxiety,

and painkilling properties

Caryophyllene• Rich, spicy aroma• Also found in Thai basil, cloves, and black pepper• Anti-septic, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-

inflammatory properties

Myrcene• Also found in mango, hops, bay leaves, lemongrass, and

eucalyptus• Sedating, relaxing effects• Demonstrates promise in treating spasms, inflammation,

pain, and insomnia• Reduces resistance across the blood-brain barrier which

facilitates access of other chemicals• Enhances psychoactive effects of other compounds such as

THC• Myrcene levels are higher in indica strains than sativa

strains (indicas typically push past 0.5% Myrcene)

Limonene• Bitter citrus aroma• Also found in fruit rinds, rosemary, juniper, and peppermint• Demonstrates promise in treating gastric reflux, fungus,

depression, and anxiety

Pinene• Sweet pine aroma• Also found in pine needles, rosemary, basil, parsley, and dill• Demonstrates promise in treating asthma and inflammation

Humulene• Aroma similar to hops• Also found in hops and coriander• Anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties• Diminishes appetite

Terpinolene• Woody, smoky aroma• Also found in apples, cumin, tea-tree, lilacs, and conifers• Anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, and anti-insomnia

Phytol• Unlike most terpenes, Phytol’s aroma is very subtle• Also found in aged green tea• A result of chlorophyll breakdown• Sleep aid

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tErPENES &CANNABINoIDS

These receptor proteins include the endocannabinoids (produced naturally in the body by humans and animals), the phytocannabinoids (found in cannabis and some other plants), and synthetic cannabinoids (manufactured chemically).

Cannabinoids are a class of diverse chemical compounds that activate cannabinoid receptors on cells that repress neurotransmitter release in the brain. There are at least 85 different cannabinoids isolated from cannabis, exhibiting varied effects.

CANNABINoIDS

THC (∆9-Tetrahydrocannabinol)• Strongly psychoactive (induces a euphoric high)• Most cannabis strains are bred to contain a high THC content while other

cannabinoids occur only in trace amounts• Demonstrates promise in treating pain, nausea, sleep and stress disorders, and

appetite loss• Can cause anxiety and paranoia in some individuals

THCV (Tetrahydrocannabivarin)• Strongly psychoactive (induces a euphoric high)• Pronounced energetic effects• Found to effectively counter anxiety, stress, and panic disorders without

suppressing emotion• Reduces tremors associated with Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and other

neurological disorders• Diminishes appetite• Stimulates bone growth

CBD (Cannabidiol)• Non-psychoactive (does not induce a euphoric high)• Counteracts psycho-activity of THC• Calming effect helpful for those treating anxiety and sleep loss• Lowers blood sugar• Demonstrates promise in treating pain, multiple sclerosis, inflammation, stress

disorders, and epilepsy

CBDV (Cannabidivarin)• Non-psychoactive (does not induce a euphoric high)• Demonstrates promise in treating seizures

CBG (Cannabigerol)• Non-psychoactive (does not induce a euphoric high)• Found to stimulate brain cell and bone growth• Demonstrates promise as an anti-bacterial and anti-insomnia

medicine

CBC (Cannabichromene)• Non-psychoactive (does not induce a euphoric high)• Found to be about 10 times more effective than CBD in treating

anxiety and stress• Anti-inflammatory and anti-viral properties• Stimulates bone growth

CBN (Cannabinol)• Mildly to non-psychoactive (does not induce a euphoric high)• Occurs as a result of THC degradation• Most sedating of all the cannabinoids• Demonstrates promise in treating insomnia, glaucoma, and pain

CBL (Cannabicyclol)• Non-psychoactive (does not induce a euphoric high)• Light converts CBC to CBL

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The TeAM On The jOb

Mike Folmer may be best known for the 87-year-old, landmark produce store that bore his family name in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. But it’s from a lifetime of living and working in the Lebanon community that he’s maintained a solid reputation as a civic leader and businessman. He served as Chairman of the Senate Education Committee and Vice Chair of the Labor and Industry Committee. Other committee assignments include Inter-Governmental Operations; Labor and Industry; State Government; Communications and Technology; Rules and Executive Nominations; and Urban Affairs and Housing.

MIkE foLMEr - rState Senator

Senator Daylin Leach, a former lawyer and professor, has been a member of the PA General Assembly since winning his seat in the House of Representatives in 2002. In 2008, he was elected Senator of the17th District which includes parts of Montgomery and Delaware counties. He serves as Minority Chairman of the Judiciary Committee. He first introduced a bill to provide safe access to medical cannabis in 2010. Daylin is known as the leading progressive voice in the PA General Assembly.

DAYLIN LEACh - DState Senator

BEhIND SB3These are the leaders that have made the Pennsylvania Senate Bill 3 a possibility.

“thIS trANSCENDS PoLItICAL IDEoLogY. ANYoNE CAN gEt SICk AND WE ShoULD hAVE thE MEDICINE thAt WorkS BESt. IN 23 StAtES DoCtorS CAN PrESCrIBE thIS MEDICINE AND It’S MAkINg SICk PEoPLE BEttEr. 85% hErE IN PA BELIEVE WE DESErVE thE SAME ChANCE.”

- SENAtor DAYLIN LEAChDistrict Office101 Municipal Building400 South 8th StreetLebanon, PA 17042

facebook.com/senatorfolmer

717-274-6735

@senatorfolmer

www.senatorfolmer.com

601 South Henderson Rd.Suite 208King of Prussia, PA 19406

610-768-4200

@daylinleach

www.senatorleach.com

facebook.com/senatorleach

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85%

212,000

78%

85% of voters strongly favor allowing use of medical cannabis for treatment if a doctor recommends it.

Of PA is in suPPOrt MedicAl cAnnAbis

212,000 Registered Nurses in Pennsylvania have announced support of Medical Cannabis.

RegisteRed NuRses iN PAsuPPoRt sB 3

AmericAns who support Access to medicAl cAnnAbis

Support for CannabiS in pennSylvania

Dr. Lester Grinspoon, professor emeritus at Harvard Medical School.

“There are no deaths from cannabis use. Anywhere. You can’t find one.”

“PAtIENtS ShoULD hAVE EVErY oPPortUNItY to CoMBAt thEIr ILLNESS AND hAVE thE LIBErtY AND ABILItY to USE CANNABIS AS A WEAPoN IN thEIr ArSENAL of trEAtMENt.”

- SENAtor MIkE foLMEr

Senate Bill 3, the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Act, would allow Pennsylvania physicians to prescribe medicinal cannabis. I have heard from many Pennsylvanians – especially parents of children with extreme seizure disorders – who could benefit from medicinal cannabis.

The legislation is co-sponsored by Senator Daylin Leach. The Pennsylvania State Nurses Association, representing more than 212,000 registered nurses in Pennsylvania, has announced their support of the legislation.

As a cancer survivor, I believe under the guidance of a medical professional, patients should have every opportunity to combat their illness and have the liberty and ability to use cannabis as a weapon in their arsenal of treatment. Medical cannabis has been proven effective across the nation, but unfortunately, Pennsylvania patients have no access to the natural plant. By prohibiting the use of medical cannabis I believe we are denying our most vulnerable citizens an improved quality of health, and therefore life.

I understand there are many misconceptions and questions on this topic, however, Senator Leach and I believe Senate Bill 3 balances individual freedom and our obligation as elected officials to consider the wider social good. We also believe our recommended approach will permit Pennsylvanians to exercise control in useful and efficient ways, while reserving their sense of privacy in battling illness.

Please take a few minutes to read the research on this topic and also visit Senator Leach’s website, which features stories of children with extreme medical conditions who would benefit from the legal use of medical cannabis in Pennsylvania. If you have questions, or would like additional information about the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Act, please contact us directly via email, telephone or mail.

A LEttEr froM SENAtor MIkE foLMEr

- SENAtor MIkE foLMEr

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BUCkS CoUNtY

“Cannabis has many medicinal benefits for people and even pets. It’s effective, extremely safe, very well tolerated, and millions of people use it every day. Our family and friends who suffer due to illness or disability deserve cannabis as a legal option in Pennsylvania.”

Derek Rosenzweig, Bucks County, PA

“The legalization of medical cannabis use is the realization of an individual’s right to medical autonomy and to seek cures from natural process. With opposition largely fueled by special interest groups which benefit directly and materially through marijuana prohibition, continued reticence towards the legalization of cannabis for medicinal use is a violation of the human rights of thousands of Pennsylvanians and millions of Americans.”

Scott Piazza, Bucks County, PA

BErkS CoUNtY

“I believe it is our natural right to be able to use a plant to improve our health.”

Luke Shultz, Berks County, PA

“Cannabis has been used as medicine in Pennsylvania since at least 1840 and most likely for many years before that. During the 1850’s cannabis medicines were advertised in PA newspapers and could be bought in pharmacies throughout the state. Multiple PA companies grew and manufactured cannabis, including H.K. Mulden who grew massive fields of cannabis at their farm in Glenolden. Medical cannabis is nothing new in this state and it is our natural right to utilize this plant in the way of our ancestors.”

Les Stark, Berks County, PA

ALLEghENY CoUNtY

“No one should lose custody of their child for choosing to medicate with a non-toxic plant over pharmaceuticals. Legalize medical marijuana now!”

Theresa Nightingale, Allegheny County, PA

CUMBErLAND CoUNtY

“The results speak for themselves, too bad our leaders refuse to see…”

Louann Speese, Cumberland County, PA

MoNtgoMErY CoUNtY

“We want the chance to see if this medicine could help our son walk, talk and get rid of his seizures without the side effects of the medicine he takes. We want all people in Pennsylvania to be able to have access to this medicine as an option when considering care with their doctors.”

Nancy Schwartz, Montgomery County, PA

ADAMS CoUNtY

“Managing a serious medical condition with a safe, alternative medicine, like cannabis, should be up to the patient and the doctor...NOT the government.”

Angela Sharrer, Adams County, PA

BErkS CoUNtY

“The time of denying sick and suffering Pennsylvanians is over. Cannabis is safe and effective and it’s time our legislature leave our medical professionals to decide how best to recommend its use for ailing patients. No longer should the state in which you live dictate your level of healthcare. All delivery methods, such as all forms of inhalation, oils, tinctures, transdermals, etc. should be a decision made by a doctor and his or her patient. Home cultivation is key in keeping this nontoxic, non-lethal plant affordable and accessible to all who need it under the supervision of their recommending physician.”

Dana Ulrich, Berks County, PA

LANCAStEr CoUNtY

“Everyone should have the right to the use of cannabis in any form. They should have the right to possess cannabis in the sanctity of their own home without fear of ostracization, legal repercussion, discrimination from their employer. This would include cultivation, harvest, food preparation, and seed saving to insure little exposure to any toxins to retain maximum benefit and insurance of an unlimited amount of medicinal properties.”

Susan Love, Lancaster County

ErIE CoUNtY

“Seizures kill over 50,000 people a year. Cannabis has been used for centuries to treat epilepsy. I just want to have less seizures. People are dying while we wait.”

Kathryn Slagle, Erie County, PA

CoLUMBIA CoUNtY

“Nobody should be denied the opportunity to live a better quality of life, period!”

Jemmi Bitler, Columbia County, PA

thE StAtE of PASPEAkS oUt

York CoUNtY

“Mommy, why can’t we find something to make him better...I miss my brother so much.”

Parker Salemme, (Age 7) York County, PA

“We deserve the right to medicate & pray with a natural plant. A right that we used to have. Should patients be expected to suffer in PA while watching other US citizens light up recreationally next door? NO! We should have the same freedom without having to move out of our homes in Pennsylvania.”

Tim Moose York, County, PA

fAYEttE CoUNtY

“When FDA-approved drugs have failed an individual, he/she should have the right to access medical cannabis. Why does one’s zip code dictate whether or not we have that right?”

Julie Michaels, Fayette County, PA

WEStMorELAND CoUNtY

“Everyone should have the right to choose their course of treatment no matter where they live. I am completely appalled that the amended version of SB 1182 left out so many qualifying conditions but worse, the politicians have made this call, they have no medical degree and are not qualified to be calling the shots nor should they have any say in the matter period. Illness, and delivery methods should be decided on by medical professionals and kept out of the political arena. Cultivating the plant at home should not be considered criminal either, it is a plant that benefits the body , it’s not lethal in any form. The fact that it’s illegal and considered a crime in PA is CRUEL at this point.”

Amy Hagerich, Westmoreland County, PA

“I should not have to become a criminal to access Medical Marijuana for my child; a medicine that is legal in 23 other states in our country!”

Diana Briggs, Westmoreland County, PA

LUzErNE CoUNtY

“I am a 53 year-old Veteran who suffers from Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy, Fibromyalgia, and Degenerative Disk Disease. Because of these painful conditions, I have been prescribed, thru the VA, a cocktail of drugs including anti-seizure medications, Vicodin, Oxycontin, and Morphine, all of which only slightly improve my quality of life while the side effects of these medications nearly cancel any relief I receive. I have, because of this, researched any other options that may be available, and the strongest and greatest hope not only through my own research but also suggested by two medical professionals I have seen is Medicinal Cannabis. I would embrace the opportunity to try this option, should by the grace of god our legislature would through their compassion give me the opportunity to explore this as a safe and potentially effective option. “

Kurt Kruger Sr., Luzerne County, PA

York CoUNtY

“It’s a shame when doctor’s are ready to give this medicine to get some of us off of the horrific pain meds that we are on, but they can’t because their hands are tied. It should be between a patient and doctor. Doctors know their patients and what needs to be done to treat them, not the government.”

Traci Kroushour, York County, PA

Safe access to medical cannabis is all patients need to survive. Please help us by supporting Senate Bill 3.

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EDUCAtE YoUrNEIghBorS

Invite Senator Leach, Senator Folmer or a member of Campaign 4 Compassion to speak at your community event.

gEtINVoLVED

CoNtACt YoUr LEgISLAtUrE

Call, send an email or request a meeting to tell them you support SB 3, The Compassionate Use Act. You can find your Legislator and their contact information at: www.legis.state.pa.us

WrItE A LEttEr to thE EDItor

Your opinion counts. Check out your local paper for rules for submission and let your voice be heard.

LEArN MorE ABoUt SENAtE BILL 3

Contact the offices of Senator Leach or Senator Folmer to learn more about the specifics of SB 3:

Senator Folmerwww.senatorfolmer.com717-787-3455

Senator Leachwww.senatorleach.com610-768-4200

Get Involved. Make A Difference. Help Save Lives

ShArE YoUr StorY

If you suffer from a chronically debilitating or terminal illness and are in need of safe access of medical cannabis share your sto-ry with Campaign for Compassion at:

P.O. Box 4141 Harrisburg, PA [email protected]

Rep. Ed Gainey

When are WE going to stand up for the legs that don’t have the strength to be able to say what THEY need in order to live a PRODUCTIVE LIFE?

WE THE PEOPLE have that power; and at some level we have to begin to tell Harrisburg, ‘DON’T FORGET WHO YOUR BOSS IS!’”

joIN oUr tEAMWE NEED YoUr hELP

Together we can win, but we need your help. To learn more about who we are, our plans to get this bill passed, to tell your story or to find out how you can help, go to :

www.campaign4compassion.com

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SUPPort SENAtE BILL 3

together We can make medical cannabiS a reality in PennSylvania

MEDICAL CANNABISIN PENNSYLVANIA

District Office101 Municipal Building400 South 8th StreetLebanon, PA 17042717-274-6735

www.senatorfolmer.com

601 South Henderson Rd.Suite 208King of Prussia, PA 19406610-768-4200

www.senatorleach.com

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