For Real?

[mugenbao]

Now am I correct in reading that this passed the house and now only needs signature by the Governor?

I believe that's correct.

The summary of the final bill, as passed by the House on Mar 3, can be found here.

Summary of Bill:

The list of professionals who may authorize the use of medical marijuana is expanded to physicians, osteopathic physicians, physician assistants, osteopathic physician assistants, naturopaths, and advanced registered nurse practitioners.

For the purposes of the Act, all instances of the term "physician" are replaced with the term "health care professional." A health care professional is defined as a physician, osteopathic physician, physician assistant, osteopathic physician assistant, naturopath, or advanced registered nurse practitioner.

A health care professional who authorizes the use of marijuana on or after the effective date of this act must do so on tamper resistant paper approved by the Board of Pharmacy. Copies of an authorization or a patient's medical records are no longer valid documentation.

Note the addition of the requirement to use "tamper resistant paper".

mugenbao Reviewed by mugenbao on 03-05-2010. For Real? Just found this on another site. Is it now law since the senate passed it? The Senate also expanded the classifications of people who can authorize medical marijuana. Along with physicians, SB 5798 would allow nurse practitioners and naturopaths to authorize marijuana if it would help their patients. It passed 37-11. :thumbsup: Rating: 5