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Medical marijuana is coming to Georgia. A bill that would legalize the drug for limited medicinal purposes passed the Georgia House Wednesday and is expected to be signed by Gov. Nathan Deal. Georgia would become the 24th U.S. state to approve the use of medical marijuana.
The bill would specifically allow for the use of marijuana-based oil with a doctor’s recommendation for a list of eight diseases, including Crohn’s, cancer and ALS. The House passed the legislation with a resounding 160-1 vote on Wednesday -- only Rep. Stephen Allison (R-Blairsville) voted against the bill -- and Deal has indicated that he will sign the bill into law, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Rep. Allen Peake (R-Macon) named and fought for the bill -- titled “Haleigh’s Hope Act” -- in honor of 5-year old Haleigh Cox. Cox suffers from frequent severe seizures,...
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