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Texas: Medical Cannabis Bill Before State Legislature |
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Once again, a medical cannabis bill is before the Texas State Legislature. Rep. Elliott Naishtat, D-Austin, filed the bill (1534) February 15, 2007.
It would apply to patients who have been advised by their doctor to use cannabis for a medical condition. The bill allows medical cannabis patients to tell a court why they're using cannabis.
Currently a judge could rule that information inadmissible. Included in the bill is a clause protecting doctors who recommend cannabis use from disciplinary action. Naishtat filed a similar bill during the last legislative session.
News 8 Austin Staff, 2.15.2007:
http://www.news8austin.com/content/your_news/default.asp?ArID=179304
Bill 1534: http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=80R&Bill=HB1534 |
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 08 March 2007 )
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