Thursday, March 13, 2014

Some News On The Tennessee Marijuana Legalization Bill

By Jaclyn Hurley


There has been some uproar lately in the state of Tennessee as there have been some representatives who are aiming to pass a bill that would legalize the use of marijuana. Basically, if this Tennessee marijuana legalization bill is approved, then the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes would be allowed in this state. If this happens, then the state will be a part of the large group of states in America that allows the use of cannabis.

Now the one who suggested this kind of bill was none other than the state representative Sherry Jones. According to mister Jones, the proper usage of cannabis could actually help ease the pain of many people suffering from diseases. Representative Jones says that cannabis would dull the pain that one would be going through when he has certain conditions.

Now most people do not really understand that marijuana can be used as more than just a substance that would make people high. The biggest misconception of this drug is that only drug addicts would consume it so that can feel that high that would not make them think properly. What many do not understand is that if used properly, it can be used as painkillers.

Now according to the bill, only those who are suffering from really bad diseases are allowed to be able to take this drug. The catch here is that it has to first be prescribed by the doctor before one can even use it. When one gets his prescription from the doctor, he has to take it to the state health department to get it approved before he can use cannabis.

Now this bill does not just allow any sick person to take this drug legally. One of the main conditions that would be stated in the bill is that one would have to undergo a background check first. The authorities would want to check for a criminal record or a record for drug abuse before allowing one to use this substance.

Of course when it comes to where he uses the drug, there are a few restrictions that users must follow. First, he is not allowed to use it in public transportation like buses or trains or anywhere near school areas. Also, he cannot use it in places where there is a huge volume of people that may be affected by the smoke.

Now for those who do not know, the name of this bill is called the Koozer Kuhn Medical Cannabis Act. This act was named after a young girl who is two years old and is suffering from a disorder that makes her have frequent seizures. The thing that was able to decrease the effects of her disorder was actually a substance that had some components of marijuana in it.

It was because of this child that Sherry Jones tried to pass the bill in the last year. However, he was not able to succeed in passing it as the top did not agree with his point of view. Today, it is a different story as many people are already requesting the legalization of this substance as long as it is medical.




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