The Coloradoan reports that a medical Marijuana co-op will be opening in Ft. Collins, Colorado. I'm glad to see our neighbors to the east gaining ground in the medical Marijuana movement. Here's a snip:

Colorado voters legalized the medical use of marijuana in 2000 when they passed Amendment 20.

Patients interested in medical marijuana must first get a doctor's prescription and a state-issued registration card with the name of their caregiver before they can legally grow, buy or use marijuana to relieve their symptoms.

"We have to be very diligent in following the way the law is written as closely as possible," Fleming said.

The couple serves as caregivers to about 10 patients, Fleming said, but he expects that to increase as word spreads.

Fort Collins police said they were unaware of the new business, but as long as the Flemings comply with state law there is no problem.

"If this grower is certified, then they can grow it for other legal users," aid Rita Davis, spokeswoman for Fort Collins Police Services.

Cooperative cops? Excellent! For a list of medical marijuana laws, visit NORML's state-by-state guide.