Cannabis bills ban synthetic THC, allow for post-surgery access – Fox 13

“I was telling patients, ‘Look, these are decent bills,’” said Christine Stenquist, the head of Together for Responsible Use and Cannabis Advocates . Senate Minority Whip Luz Escamilla, D-Salt Lake City, is sponsoring Senate Bill 195. “The recommendation in the bill right now is that a first responder, other than law enforcement, could be a […]

Medical cannabis expansion launches in Utah – Fox 13

The program allows any licensed physician, physician’s assistant, nurse or podiatrist with a controlled substance license to recommend cannabis to up to 15 patients. “This program expands access to medical cannabis for qualifying patients by increasing the number of clinicians who have the option to recommend medical cannabis. The expansion was supposed to launch last […]

Lawmakers say medical cannabis should be treated like any other prescription drug in Utah – Fox 13

“The original intention of the legislature has always been that you not punish someone for being sick or using medicine properly, as prescribed,” said Sen. It is an issue that the Utah Patients Coalition, which advocates for medical cannabis patients, has been battling for some time. The committee gave its support to a bill that […]