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statute_s schedule I classification failed to
satisfy.
NORML asserts that the basis and effect of
the invalidated lawSs schedule I classification
(preventing the prescription of marijuana to the
terminally-ill), however_ are rationally bankrupt.
Any connection between the lawns ban on marijuana
for the terminally-ill_ and a legitimate state
interest, cannot survive even the low t_mere
rationality _ test.
Ao Th_ Challenqed Classif_catlon_
MariJuana's Placement _n Schedule _
Thereby Preventing _ts Use by Terminally
111 Patients
The legislature°s decision to place marijuana
in schedule I prevents its use as a medication,
even for terminally ill patients under a doctorSs
supervision. The trial court found the patientSs
right to alleviate his paine outweighed the
State's interest in '_protecting '_ the public from
marijuana, by preventing its medical use. NORML
argues that this denial of medication to dying
patients is totally senseless and irrational.
Dying, and healthier patients, have access to
medication far more dangerous than marijuana. For
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