HomeMy WebLinkAbout3408 Resolution RESOLUTION NO. L?k
A RESOLUTION of the City of Pasco, Washington, Calling upon State and
Federal Lawmakers to Resolve Conflicts between State and Federal Law Concerning
the Possession of Marijuana.
WHEREAS, possession of marijuana, including for medicinal purposes, is contrary to the
Federal Controlled Substance Act (CSA) thus pre-empting state or local legislation purporting to
legalize marijuana; and
WHEREAS, in 1998 Washington State Voters approved Initiative 692 (codified as Revised
Code of Washington 69.51A)permitting the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes; and
WHEREAS, in 2007, the Washington State Legislature determined that a medically
authorized person could possess a 60-day supply of marijuana; and
WHEREAS, in 2011, the State Legislature further attempted to define Washington Law
regarding the maintenance of collective gardens for the cultivation of marijuana for medicinal use;
and
WHEREAS, the Pasco City Council holds compassion for those who would benefit
medically from limited use of marijuana but desires to remain compliant with conflicting State and
Federal Laws; and
WHEREAS, it is the inherent responsibility of State and Federal legislators to resolve the
legal conundrum caused by the conflicting laws; NOW,THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, DO RESOLVE
AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. State and Federal Legislators are hereby called upon to work to eliminate the
inconsistencies and/or contradictions and resolve the legal conflicts between State and Federal Laws
regarding marijuana possession, particularly with respect to marijuana use for medicinal purposes.
Section 2. The Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized to take appropriate action to
communicate the City's concerns as expressed herein.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco, Washington, as its regular meeting dated
this Z day of July, 2012.
Matt Watkins, Mayor
ATTEST: APPR AS TO FORM:
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-__ City Clerk Leland B. Kerr, City Attorney