21.   He also said the ruling could lead to friction between the federal government and states that have passed medical marijuana laws.

22.   He said the ruling could lead to friction between the federal government and states that have passed medical marijuana laws.

23.   It is unclear whether the court will consider solely whether marijuana clubs violate federal law, or rule on the legality of medical marijuana laws in their entirety.

24.   Maine voters approved a medical marijuana law last year and the law went into effect last month.

25.   Officials stressed that the plans to relax marijuana laws did not include allowing Dutch-style coffee shops that openly sell the drug.

26.   Some states have even moved to expand marijuana laws despite the ruling.

27.   Several states are considering medical marijuana laws, and Congress may revisit the issue this year.

28.   So long as the trial data look promising, Rogerson said Blunkett has indicated the government will change marijuana laws to allow for prescription sales.

29.   The study, based on FBI crime data, also shows a wide disparity between the way police enforce marijuana laws from county to county in New York.

30.   Their successes include other medical marijuana laws in Alaska, Arizona, California, Maine, Oregon and Washington.