Jim Finnel
Fallen Cannabis Warrior & Ex News Moderator
The Rhode Island House of Representatives has approved a bill that would allow up to three "compassion centers" to dispense marijuana for medical purposes.
The measure, approved Wednesday on a 63-5 vote, would permit the nonprofit stores to sell marijuana to the roughly 680 patients enrolled in the state’s medical marijuana program.
The state Senate approved similar legislation last month.
Rhode Island enacted a law in 2006 allowing patients to possess small amounts of marijuana for pain relief, but lawmakers never legalized a method for selling the drug.
Twelve other states allow for the medicinal use of marijuana but only two — California and New Mexico — have created dispensaries.
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Source: Boston Herald
Copyright: 2009 Associated Press
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Website: RI House approves 3 stores for medical marijuana - BostonHerald.com
The measure, approved Wednesday on a 63-5 vote, would permit the nonprofit stores to sell marijuana to the roughly 680 patients enrolled in the state’s medical marijuana program.
The state Senate approved similar legislation last month.
Rhode Island enacted a law in 2006 allowing patients to possess small amounts of marijuana for pain relief, but lawmakers never legalized a method for selling the drug.
Twelve other states allow for the medicinal use of marijuana but only two — California and New Mexico — have created dispensaries.
News Hawk: User: 420 MAGAZINE ® - Medical Marijuana Publication & Social Networking
Source: Boston Herald
Copyright: 2009 Associated Press
Contact: Contact Us - BostonHerald.com
Website: RI House approves 3 stores for medical marijuana - BostonHerald.com
