This morning law makers finally approved the much anticipated medical marijuana initiative. There are still several steps before the drug will be for sale.
After 67 days in the legislature and over 40 pages of legislation, the compassionate care act is finally being written into law. The department of health already hired new staff members to take over as implementation proceeds.
Arvy Smith is the Health Department’s deputy state health officer. She says it will take anywhere from 12 to 18 months before medical marijuana will be available for purchase.
Source: Senate Bill 2344 – the Medical Marijuana Bill – has one last step
