News (Media Awareness Project) - US DE: Senate Passes Medical Marijuana Bill |
| Title: | US DE: Senate Passes Medical Marijuana Bill |
| Published On: | 2011-04-02 |
| Source: | Cape Gazette (DE) |
| Fetched On: | 2011-04-04 19:57:48 |
SENATE PASSES MEDICAL MARIJUANA BILL
Under legislation passed by the Senate March 31, patients using
medical marijuana would legally be allowed to purchase up to 6 ounces
each month.
Passed 18-3, Senate Bill 17 decriminalizes the possession of
marijuana for patients with certain illnesses. The bill creates a
system of identification for eligible patients and allows them to hold
marijuana products.
The bill now heads to the House, where a date for a vote has yet to
be determined.
Under legislation passed by the Senate March 31, patients using
medical marijuana would legally be allowed to purchase up to 6 ounces
each month.
Passed 18-3, Senate Bill 17 decriminalizes the possession of
marijuana for patients with certain illnesses. The bill creates a
system of identification for eligible patients and allows them to hold
marijuana products.
The bill now heads to the House, where a date for a vote has yet to
be determined.
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