We all know that medical marijuana will be available in Louisiana by the end of summer, but there were strict restrictions put in place with this bill.
Medical marijuana is slowly making its way to Louisiana physicians. The process still has the first prescriptions more than a year away from being filled.
As one industry grows another one stands to lose quite a bit of money. It's the battle between the buds and the suds and billions of dollars are on the line.
A bill that failed last week has passed this week. The uses for medical marijuana have now been expanded according legislation passed by the Louisiana Senate.
The issue of medical marijuana will be back before the regular session of the Louisiana Legislature. Supporters believe they have controls in production and distribution in place so that prescriptions can begin soon.
Dr. Mike Strain's Department of Agriculture is in charge of producing the pot that will become medical marijuana in our state. Their first question is how much should we grow?
Louisiana governor and Republican presidential candidate Bobby Jindal signed a bill that will provide all residents of Louisiana access to medical marijuana. Senate Bill 143 will allow people suffering from cancer, glaucoma and a severe form of cerebral palsy to use marijuana for medicinal purposes.
It looks like we won't be seeing any medical marijuana prescriptions being written in Louisiana. At least not this year. The Senate Committee killed the bill.