Georgia takes step toward legalizing medical marijuana
(Reuters) - A bill that would legalize medical marijuana in Georgia for patients with seizure disorders and other medical conditions cleared a big hurdle on Wednesday when the state House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved the legislation.
The bill, which faltered last year on the last day of the legislative session, passed the House by a vote of 158-2 and now goes to the Senate for consideration.
It would allow patients with diseases including cancer and multiple sclerosis to use a non-intoxicating oil derived from the marijuana plant.
To qualify, patients or their caregivers would have to register with the state Department of Public Health after getting a physician's certification that they are being treated for one of the medical conditions covered by the bill.
Georgia would become the 12th U.S. state to...
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