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The measure allows patients to purchase up to two and a half ounces of medical cannabis flower per 14 day period.
Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup!
“Marginalized communities have disproportionately suffered for decades because of the discriminatory enforcement of marijuana laws in Connecticut. This bill is a step toward addressing that shameful legacy and it will provide long-needed relief to communities that have historically experienced the collateral consequences of prohibition.”
House Bill 1535 allows physicians to recommend medical cannabis to patients with PTSD and all forms of cancer. The measure also raise the cap on THC from 0.5 to one percent.
The House is expected to take up the proposal Wednesday.
“The passage of this legislation is great progress toward ending the racially discriminatory policy of branding otherwise law-abiding Louisianans as criminals for minor marijuana possession offenses when law enforcement should instead be focusing on fighting legitimate crime.”
Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup!