WA Legislature Allows More to OK Medical Marijuana

[Jim Finnel]

More medical professionals will be allowed to authorize the use of medical marijuana for qualified patients under a measure approved by the Washington state Legislature.

On a 34-13 vote Thursday, the Senate approved the measure after concurring with some changes made in the House. The bill now heads to Gov. Chris Gregoire for her signature.

It adds physician assistants, naturopaths, advanced registered nurse practitioners and others to the list of those who can officially recommend marijuana for patients under the state's medical marijuana law.

Under current law, only physicians are allowed to write the recommendation.

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The medical marijuana measure is Senate Bill 5798


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[NobleWeed]

Nice

 

[Weed420]

Great news. This should finally open things up a little better for patients to get there MMJ authorizations.

 

[Oddnonsmoker]

Cool. Any time our favorite herb gets a little freer, it's cause for celebration.