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Iowa: Medical Marijuana Expansion Measure Killed
Senate legislation to expand the physician-authorized use and dispensing of marijuana-related products for therapeutic purposes was killed by members of the House of Representatives in a 31-63 failed vote. Under a 2014 law, adolescents with intractable epilepsy, but no other qualifying condition, may possesses limited quantities of cannabidiol-extracted oils. The law provides no legal supply … Continue reading
Louisiana: Industrial Hemp Measure Killed
Members of the Senate Agriculture committee voted unanimously on May 3rd against legislation, HB 1085, which had sought to permit licensed farmers to grow industrial hemp in accordance with a state-sponsored research program. Members of the House had previously approved the legislation in a 67 to 25 vote on April 26th. Under the measure, state … Continue reading