Jon Gettman
Jon Gettman | |
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Born | August 20, 1957[1] |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | Catholic University American University George Mason University |
Known for | Marijuana reform activism |
Jon B. Gettman (born August 20, 1957) is a
Education
Gettman received a BA in Anthropology from the Catholic University of America and a MS in Justice, specializing in drug policy, from American University.[2] He holds a PhD in public policy and regional economic development from George Mason University,[3] where he is a senior fellow.[4] In addition to his advocacy work, he is an adjunct instructor at Shepherd University in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, teaching public administration.[5]
Advocacy
Gettman is a marijuana reform activist and head of the
Medical marijuana
Gettman is a medical cannabis advocate.[8]
Science and the End of Marijuana Prohibition
In 1999, Gettman presented a speech, Science and the End of Marijuana Prohibition, at the 12th International Conference on Drug Policy Reform. He noted that under the Controlled Substances Act, the key decision-makers on marijuana are the scientists at the United States Department of Health and Human Services, whose scientific and medical findings are binding on the Drug Enforcement Administration. Pointing out that Schedules I and II are, by law, reserved for drugs like heroin and cocaine with a "high potential for abuse," Gettman proposed that drug policy reformers use the petitioning process to "cross-examine under oath and penalty of perjury every HHS official and scientist who claims that marijuana use is as dangerous as the use of cocaine or heroin."[9]
Petitions
In 1995 Gettman submitted a petition to the
In 1999, Gettman speculated that if removed from Schedule I, cannabis could be:[12]
- Regulated as a Schedule III or IV prescription drug, similarly to ketamine or anabolic steroids;
- Regulated as a Schedule V over-the-counter substance; or
- Removed from the Schedules and regulated similarly to alcoholic beverages or tobacco.
However, upon reviewing the HHS evaluation, the DEA concluded in 2001 that adequate evidence did not exist to necessitate the change.
In October 2002, the Coalition for Rescheduling Cannabis (headed by Gettman[6] and composed of an agglomeration of organizations) filed another petition before the DEA.[3] In April 2002, the DEA formally accepted the proposal, which sought federal recognition of the medicinal value of cannabis, reclassification of the drug, and the establishment of a legal framework for the production and distribution of medical cannabis. In doing so, the DEA acknowledged sufficient merit in the evidence presented in the petition, which focused on accepted medicinal value rather than relative harm,[13] to warrant additional review rather than dismissal.[8] In 2004, the DEA referred the petition to the Department of Health and Human Services for a full-scale evaluation where, as of May 2006, it remains.[13]
The Cannabis Column, a longstanding column on High Times magazine, tracks the progress of this petition.[13] As of September 16, 2009, the column has eclipsed fifty issues.[14]
Studies
Marijuana Production in the United States
In 2006 Gettman wrote a special report, entitled "Marijuana Production in the United States, published in the Bulletin of Cannabis Reform.[15] In it, he estimated the monetary value of the marijuana crop and determined marijuana the largest cash crop in the nation, exceeding the combined values of corn and wheat.[6] Gettman then argues that marijuana prohibition has failed and calls for the legalization and regulation of what he calculated to be a $35.8 billion industry.[5]
Lost Taxes and Other Costs of Marijuana Laws
In 2007 Gettman authored another special report for the Bulletin of Cannabis Reform, entitled "Lost Taxes and Other Costs of Marijuana Laws."
See also
References
- ^ Gettman, Jon (2008). "Curriculum Vitae" (PDF). ibabuzz.com. Retrieved 2014-12-15.[permanent dead link]
- ^ a b "About DrugScience.org". Bulletin of Cannabis Reform. DrugScience.org. 2006. Retrieved 2009-10-10.
- ^ a b c d Gettman, Jon (2002-09-05). "The Coalition for Rescheduling Cannabis". High Times. Archived from the original on 2011-07-17. Retrieved 2009-10-10.
- ^ Gettman, Jon (2008-01-08). "Coalition for Rescheduling Cannabis, Jon Gettman comments on DEA/Olsen Ruling" (PDF). drugrehaballiance.com. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2014-12-18. Retrieved 2014-12-17.
- ^ a b Sturgis, Sue (2006-12-20). "Marijuana a top cash crop for the South". Institute for Southern Studies. Magazine of the Institute for Southern Studies. Archived from the original on 2011-09-27. Retrieved 2009-10-10.
- ^ a b c Venkataraman, Nitya (2008-12-18). "Marijuana Called Top U.S. Cash Crop". ABC. Retrieved 2009-10-10.
- ^ a b Quentin, Hardy (2007-10-01). "Marijuana's $42 Billion Question". Forbes. Archived from the original on October 11, 2007. Retrieved 2009-10-11.
- ^ a b Gettman, Jon (2003-04-18). "Formal Acceptance of the Plea". High Times. Archived from the original on 2011-07-17. Retrieved 2009-10-11.
- ^ Gettman, Jon (1999-05-13). "Science and the End of Marijuana Prohibition". Coalition for the Abolition of Marijuana Prohibition. Archived from the original on 2008-04-03. Retrieved 2009-10-11.
- ^ ISBN 978-1-59033-754-7. Retrieved 2009-10-10.
- ISBN 978-0-312-19523-6. Retrieved 2008-10-10.
- ^ Gettman, Jon (1999-07-18). "Marijuana Rescheduling Fund Solicits Contributions". Cannabisnews.com. Retrieved 2009-10-11.
- ^ a b c Gettman, Jon (2006-05-01). "The FDA and Medical Marijuana". High Times. Archived from the original on 2010-06-26. Retrieved 2009-10-11.
- ^ Gettman, Jon (2009-09-16). "Cannabis Column". High Times. Archived from the original on 2008-06-30. Retrieved 2009-10-11.
- ^ Gettman, Jon (December 2006). "Marijuana Production in the United States" (PDF). Bulletin of Cannabis Reform. DrugScience.org. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2008-04-28. Retrieved 2020-04-09.
- ^ Gettman, Jon (2007-09-05). "Lost Taxes and Other Costs of Marijuana Laws" (PDF). Bulletin of Cannabis Reform. DrugScience.org. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2010-12-07. Retrieved 2020-04-09.