Uintah Basin residents are as split as the rest of the state as the push for Proposition 2 has opened a legislative dialogue as to how the state can safely introduce the use of medical marijuana. “Most Utahns have wanted to alleviate the pain and suffering of patients who could potentially benefit from cannabis-based products,” shares Governor Gary Herbert, “but most Utahns have wanted some form of medical marijuana that will avoid harm, misuse, abuse and diversion into a recreational black market.” The overall feeling of state lawmakers is that the current draft of Proposition 2 has serious unintended problems that will require immediate legislative fixes. Governor Herbert has emphasized for over the last month that regardless of whether Proposition 2 passes or fails, there will need to be legislative adjustments “to get to the best policy regarding medical marijuana.” Some of the major aspects of this framework include using physicians and pharmacists who are qualified to dispense marijuana; ensuring cultivation, processing and distribution have stringent controls to prevent misuse; and making a clear distinction between medical use versus illegal recreational use for law enforcement. A draft of the legislation can be found at
le.utah.gov
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https://le.utah.gov/D…/UtahMedicalCannabisActDraft100418.pdf
