Mississippi joined 36 other U.S. states in legalizing marijuana for medical use on Wednesday, as the governor signed legislation permitting cannabis for treatment of severe, debilitating health conditions such as cancer, AIDS and Alzheimer’s disease.
Highlights
- Mississippi joins 36 other U.S.
- states in legalizing marijuana for medical use on Wednesday.
- The governor signed legislation permitting cannabis for treatment of severe, debilitating health conditions such as cancer, AIDS and Alzheimer’s disease.
- Governor Tate Reeves said the final version passed last week by the Republican-controlled legislature was designed to curb recreational marijuana use.
- Under it, an individual can legally obtain medical marijuana only if diagnosed with one of approximately two dozen qualifying conditions, including cancer, Parkinson’s, Huntington’s disease, muscular dystrophy, Alzheimer’s, autism, post-traumatic stress disorder and severe injury.
- Only a physician can prescribe for young adults between the ages of 18 and 25, and parental consent is also required for minors.