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May a legislature reschedule marijuana for medical purposes under state law?

April 26, 2017Law legislature marijuana medical purposes reschedule State

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May a legislature reschedule marijuana for medical purposes under state law?

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Yes, although this is largely a symbolic gesture. Rescheduling marijuana statewide does not protect patients from criminal prosecution under federal law or allow doctors in that state to legally prescribe the drug.