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Medical pot users face barriers in Utah after legalization

Medical pot users face barriers in Utah after legalization

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — As Utah prepares to launch its medical marijuana program next year, residents who want to use the drug in the meantime are encountering skeptical doctors and the quandary of where to get the plant. A law passed by the Utah Legislature in December 2018 allows […]

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Utah announces medical marijuana board members

Utah announces medical marijuana board members

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Utah Senate has confirmed seven physicians for its medical marijuana Compassionate Use Board. Tom Hudachko with the Utah Department of Health said Tuesday the board will be responsible for approving medical cannabis patient cards issued to applicants under the age of 21. The board […]

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Utah says Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints did not sway medical pot changes

Utah says Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints did not sway medical pot changes

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Latest on a lawsuit challenging sweeping changes to a medical-marijuana ballot initiative (all times local): 4:57 p.m. A lawyer for medical-marijuana advocates says he’s dropping a claim that Utah lawmakers conspired with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to overhaul a voter-approved […]

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Utah lawmakers approve medical pot changes, despite concerns

Utah lawmakers approve medical pot changes, despite concerns

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Lawmakers in conservative Utah passed sweeping changes Monday to a new voter-approved medical-marijuana ballot measure under a planned compromise that secured the support of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, but sparked a backlash from advocates. Supporters of the compromise cheered the vote, […]

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