The Helena Independent Record published an article today that interviewed medical marijuana patients that have quit dangerous prescription painkillers and switched to medical marijuana. Republican state senator Jim Shockley opines that he wants to pass legislation that will repeal Montana's medical marijuana law that was overwhelmingly passed via the initiative process by Montana voters. The medical marijuana law was approved by 62% of voters in 2004. The article summarizes Shockley's position:
Shockley said he believes marijuana has medical benefits and should remain legal, although in a much more controlled way.
The newspaper interviewed Republican state senator Dave Lewis:
Two weeks ago, Lewis announced a plan to license a single statewide marijuana grower and dispense the drug through licensed pharmacies. The result would create a system not unlike Montana’s liquor distribution laws, Lewis said, with the state controlling the supply.
Read the article
here.
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