Robert Celt
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While the Louisiana Legislature considers expanding the list of illnesses that could be treated with medical marijuana, Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain warns that they could still be years away from turning out a product for patients.
Strain says while LSU and Southern Universities are working on business models for growing and producing the pot, his department carries most of the responsibility.
''With oversight and regulatory affairs, all the way from the seed to the product and on a daily basis,'' said Strain.
Strain says a huge problem is funding and so far the legislature has not allocated money, which will be in the hundreds of thousands of dollars, just to get started.
''It will not be a raw product," Strain explained. "They have to create a pharmaceutical product and a facility to grow it in.''
Reports vary on just how many people would qualify in Louisiana. Estimates run from a few thousand to 50,000 or more.
The bottom line, says Strain, is more waiting for sick people who want the treatment.
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Strain says while LSU and Southern Universities are working on business models for growing and producing the pot, his department carries most of the responsibility.
''With oversight and regulatory affairs, all the way from the seed to the product and on a daily basis,'' said Strain.
Strain says a huge problem is funding and so far the legislature has not allocated money, which will be in the hundreds of thousands of dollars, just to get started.
''It will not be a raw product," Strain explained. "They have to create a pharmaceutical product and a facility to grow it in.''
Reports vary on just how many people would qualify in Louisiana. Estimates run from a few thousand to 50,000 or more.
The bottom line, says Strain, is more waiting for sick people who want the treatment.
News Moderator: Robert Celt 420 MAGAZINE ®
Full Article: How Far Away Is Medical Marijuana In Louisiana?
Author: David Blake
Contact: WWL
Photo Credit: iStock
Website: WWL
