DC City Council Unanimously Approves Medical MJ

[Payaso]

Washington, D.C. is getting to be a lot more hip these days, in spite of being the seat of the Federal government. Tuesday marked the approval of five dispensaries throughout the city for qualified patients.

Washington, D.C. -- Hundreds of chronically ill District residents will be able to buy government-sanctioned marijuana by the end of the year under a measure that was unanimously approved by the D.C. Council on Tuesday.

Without debate, the council authorized five medical marijuana distribution centers throughout the city, a number that could grow to eight in coming years. A patient who has HIV, glaucoma, cancer or a "chronic and lasting disease" will be able to receive a doctor's recommendation to possess up to 2 ounces of marijuana in a 30-day period.

Patients would not be allowed to grow marijuana but could buy it from dispensaries that are licensed and regulated by the Department of Health. Underprivileged residents who qualify will be eligible to purchase their drugs free or at reduced cost.


"This legislation seeks to avoid problems while assuring the District moves forward with a medical marijuana program that is based on evidence and best practices," said council member David A. Catania (I-At Large), chairman of the Health Committee.
Advocates heralded the council vote as one of the final steps of a years-long struggle to act on a 1998 referendum in which 69 percent of residents voted for medical marijuana.

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[ArcticBlast]

wow are you kidding? after i move away from the area lol

congrats DC!
ArcticBlast

 

[feral]

Hell yea!!!
Time to move back across the river