North Carolina Senate passed a medical marijuana bill Monday in a 36-7 vote, after first giving its initial approval to the measure last week. Senate bill 711 or N.C. Compassionate Care Act is now heading to the House, where is expected it will face more opposition and could be stalled for a while, reported Wral.com.
If passed into law, the measure would allow cannabis with higher levels of THC to treat debilitating conditions such as cancer and post-traumatic stress disorder. It provides extensive regulations on everything from advertising to testing as well as licensing and packaging. Smoking and vaping would only be permitted if recommended by a physician. However, home cultivation will not be allowed. Only 10 suppliers will be licensed to cultivate, process, and sell cannabis at a maximum of 80 dispensaries across The Old North State.
