Pubdate: Thu, 03 Dec 2009 Source: Boulder Weekly (CO) Copyright: 2009 Boulder Weekly Contact: http://www.boulderweekly.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/57 Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/mmj.htm (Cannabis - Medicinal) HEALTH BOARD DELAYS POT HEARING The state Board of Health has voted to postpone its rulemaking hearing scheduled for Dec. 16 concerning the proposed repeal of the definition of "significant responsibility for managing the well-being of a patient" regarding medical marijuana. The postponement comes on the heels of a Nov. 10 decision by Denver District Court Judge Larry Naves that voided the Board of Health's Nov. 3 emergency rulemaking decision, which had eliminated language about the regulatory definition of "significant responsibility," as that term relates to primary caregivers for medical marijuana patients. "As stewards of Colorado's public health, the board recognizes and considers the needs and health of all Colorado citizens in its actions and will continue to seek appropriate input in its public proceedings," the board said in a news release. "The board will explore its legal options before determining how to proceed." Information about the rescheduled hearing will be posted at www.cdphe. state.co.us/op/bh/index.html - --- MAP posted-by: Jo-D