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Committee reviews bill to allow medical cannabis edibles; Department of Health proposes clarifying amendments
Summary
The Human Services Committee opened a hearing on House Bill 1203, which sponsor Representative Steve Vetter (R–District 18, Grand Forks) described as a bill "that allows medical cannabis to be sold as an edible product for those with medical with a medical card."
The Human Services Committee opened a hearing on House Bill 1203, which sponsor Representative Steve Vetter (R–District 18, Grand Forks) described as a bill "that allows medical cannabis to be sold as an edible product for those with medical with a medical card." Vetter said the bill includes safeguards and, if enacted, would create conservative controls on edible products including packaging and restrictions meant to protect minors.
Why it matters: supporters said edibles provide a longer, more consistent dose for some patients and are a healthier option than smokeable products. The Department of Health and Human Services said it is neutral on the policy but proposed edits to clarify defined terms and to avoid creating a new statewide…
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