Utah Panel Endorses Expanded Use of Marijuana Oil November 19, 2015 AggregatedNews Policy & Legal, Utah 0 Comments A proposal to allow Utah residents to use oil extracted from marijuana to treat more diseases, including cancer and HIV, received an early vote of support Wednesday from some state lawmakers. The measure also would allow the oil to be… Read More→
Utah Ready to Start Debating the Merits of Medical Marijuana May 19, 2015 John Hollon Policy & Legal, Utah 0 Comments SALT LAKE CITY — Proponents of medical marijuana say it would be tightly controlled in Utah if it becomes legal. "There won't be dispensaries on every corner," said Connor Boyack, president of the Libertas Institute, a group that advocates individual… Read More→
Utah Governor Says He’s Open to Legalizing Medical Marijuana May 15, 2015 John Hollon Policy & Legal, Utah 0 Comments Utah Gov. Gary Herbert said Thursday that he would be open to legalizing marijuana for medical purposes, provided the science shows it can benefit patients and tight regulations can be put in place to control distribution. "I'm open to the… Read More→
Utah Senate Defeats Medical Marijuana Bill – By a Single Vote March 10, 2015 John Hollon Policy & Legal, Utah 0 Comments The State Senate killed Utah's chance of having medical marijuana anytime soon, with President Wayne Niederhauser casting the final, deciding vote. SB259 sponsored by Sen. Mark Madsen, R-Saratoga Springs, died on a 14-15 vote. Conservative Republicans and Democrats in the… Read More→