Tennessee: 14 states seek to legalize medical marijuana

August 15, 4:59 PMDrug Policy ExaminerAngela Macdonald

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Two bills were recently introduced to bring relief to
Tennessee's sick and dying

Earlier this year Senator Beverly Marrero and Rep. Jeanne Richardson introduced companion medical marijuana bills SB 209 and HB 368, which would provide much needed relief to Tennessee’s sick, severely injured, and dying. Could Tennessee be the 14th state in the country to provide medical marijuana protection to its citizens?

Under the bills, a registry program would be established, so patients with various qualifying conditions and their caregivers can possess up to eight ounces of usable medicine. The patient and their caregiver would also be protected while growing up to six mature plants, and 12 immature plants.

Please contact your local Tennessee representatives and senators to let them know how much their attention to this legislation matters. You can also get involved by creating your own organization to help lobby for this legislation. 

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