Mississippi Is Newest State to Legalize Medical Marijuana
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Mississippi Is Newest State to , Legalize Medical Marijuana.
NPR reports Mississippi is the most recent state in the country to legalize marijuana for medical use.
The legislation was signed into
law by Governor Tate Reeves.
Though it became law immediately
upon Reeves' signing, experts say it
could be months before the state
sees its first marijuana dispensary.
There is no doubt that there
are individuals in our state
who could do significantly better if they had access to medically prescribed doses of cannabis. , Governor Tate Reeves, via Twitter.
For all the people who are touched in some way by a loved one or someone they know who benefits from medical cannabis, , Ken Newburger, executive director
of Mississippi Medical Marijuana Association, via NPR.
... this brings their
quality of life back. , Ken Newburger, executive director of
Mississippi Medical Marijuana Association, via NPR.
The medical marijuana initiative approved
by Mississippi voters in Nov. 2020
would have allowed citizens to buy up to
five ounces per month.
But the legislation was invalidated by the state's Supreme Court, citing outdated processes and a mislabeled ballot.
A final version of the bill was signed into law by the state's majority Republican lawmakers.
We look forward to serving the citizens of Mississippi as they
seek to improve their health
and quality of life through responsible cannabis use. , Clint Patterson, chief executive officer of Mockingbird Cannabis, via NPR
NPR reports Mississippi is the most recent state in the country to legalize marijuana for medical use.
The legislation was signed into
law by Governor Tate Reeves.
Though it became law immediately
upon Reeves' signing, experts say it
could be months before the state
sees its first marijuana dispensary.
There is no doubt that there
are individuals in our state
who could do significantly better if they had access to medically prescribed doses of cannabis. , Governor Tate Reeves, via Twitter.
For all the people who are touched in some way by a loved one or someone they know who benefits from medical cannabis, , Ken Newburger, executive director
of Mississippi Medical Marijuana Association, via NPR.
... this brings their
quality of life back. , Ken Newburger, executive director of
Mississippi Medical Marijuana Association, via NPR.
The medical marijuana initiative approved
by Mississippi voters in Nov. 2020
would have allowed citizens to buy up to
five ounces per month.
But the legislation was invalidated by the state's Supreme Court, citing outdated processes and a mislabeled ballot.
A final version of the bill was signed into law by the state's majority Republican lawmakers.
We look forward to serving the citizens of Mississippi as they
seek to improve their health
and quality of life through responsible cannabis use. , Clint Patterson, chief executive officer of Mockingbird Cannabis, via NPR