More than expected want medical marijuana

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More than expected want medical marijuana

Sat, 06/06/2020 - 12:42
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JEFFERSON CITY – The expected availability of medical cannabis in Missouri this summer continues to drive a wave of patient interest. More than 50,000 patient and caregiver applications – many coming from older residents – have received approval from state health regulators to use medical marijuana. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, or DHSS, had approved 51,159 applications from patients and caregivers, with thousands more pending review. “The continued growth in patient interest shows that the will of Missouri voters remains on full display,” Andrew Mullins said. Mullins is the executive director of the Missouri Medical Cannabis Trade Association, or MoCannTrade. He referred to the overwhelming approval 18 months ago of what is now Article XIV in the state Constitution. “Interest will likely only grow once visibility increases after retail dispensaries begin opening later this summer,” Mullins said. Before that can happen, Missouri regulators must first verify…

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