Alabama GOP governor signs medical marijuana bill into law

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Alabama Republican Gov. Kay Ivey has signed into law a bill legalizing medical marijuana in the state

Ivey called SB 46, dubbed the"Darren Wesley 'Ato' Hall Compassion Act," an"important first step" and thanked state Sen. Tim Melson and state Rep. Mike Ball, who co-sponsored the legislation in their chambers, for their hard work to address what she called"legitimate concerns.""This is certainly a sensitive and emotional issue and something that is continually being studied," Ivey said in a statement.

Read MoreThe law creates a medical cannabis commission to regulate, license and oversee distribution of medical marijuana. Doctors can prescribe medical marijuana for several conditions including cancer, a terminal illness, epilepsy and chronic pain. Patients will also receive medical cannabis cards, and vaping or smoking of medical marijuana would be prohibited while products including gummies, oils or creams are allowed.

 

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