Georgia: Lawmaker Intends To Introduce Medical Marijuana Bill
Georgia’s Legislature convenes next week, and marijuana reform is already at the top of at least one Representative’s list. Georgia State Representative Allen Peake supports medical marijuana in the State of Georgia, and has made it clear that he wants to introduce a medical marijuana bill this session. But instead of expecting the Georgia Legislature to do the heavy lifting on passing and implementing the bill, he is hopeful that odds may be better to get a referendum placed on the 2018 ballot in Georgia. Per WABE:
“We still face some stiff opposition from law enforcement as well as some faith-based organizations,” said Peake. “And that’s really what’s blocking us from moving forward at this time.”
With more states recently passing marijuana initiatives, including Florida next door, he’s working on a new strategy.
“Maybe the best solution is let’s let the Georgia citizens decide by referendum in 2018,
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