A panel of Utah lawmakers has approved a bill that would allow tens of thousands of residents with chronic or debilitating conditions to consume edible pot products but bans smoking pot.
Members of the Senate judiciary and law enforcement committee voted 4-1 in front of a packed committee room and two overflow spaces. It was the second marijuana plan approved today.
A slew of patients, caregivers and doctors spoke to the drug’s track record as a safe and effective treatment, one without the addictive qualities and side effects of certain approved drugs.
Critics highlighted the lack of research surrounding marijuana, arguing that it’s a gateway drug.
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Utah Lawmakers OK Medical Marijuana Plan
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