Public hearings on medical marijuana set

The Iowa Board of Pharmacy has set the dates for a series of public hearings to receive evidence and testimony regarding the pros and cons of medical marijuana from a scientific, medical, and legal perspective. The Board is interested in hearing from medical professionals, as well as the general public. Public hearings will be held at the following dates and locations:

Wednesday, August 19, 2009 – 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Iowa State Historical Building (Auditorium)

600 East Locust Street

Des Moines, Iowa

Wednesday, September 2, 2009 – 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

The Music Man Square (Reunion Hall)

308 South Pennsylvania Avenue

Mason City, Iowa

Wednesday, October 7, 2009 – Noon to 7:00 p.m.

University of Iowa

Bowen Science Building (3

^rd

Floor Auditorium)

51 Newton Road

Iowa City, Iowa

Wednesday, November 4, 2009 – 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Harrah's Casino & Hotel (Ballroom I)

One Harrah's Boulevard

Council Bluffs, Iowa

The submission of written comments is encouraged. The deadline for submitting written comments is Wednesday, November 4, 2009. Written comments may be sent by e-mail to Debbie.Jorgenson@ibpe.state.is.ua or by standard mail to: Iowa Board of Pharmacy, RiverPoint Business Park, 400 SW 8

^th

Street, Suite 3, Des Moines, Iowa 50309-4688.

An appointment to make oral comments at a specified time at any of the meetings may be pre-arranged by calling (515) 281-6674 or by sending a written request to Debbie.Jorgenson@ibpe.state.ia.us.

The public is invited to attend and observe the hearings.