NY: Where do local legislators stand on marijuana?

The Citizens’ Voice asked legislators in Luzerne and Lackawanna counties for their positions on medical marijuana, industrial hemp, decriminalization and legal marijuana. Here is what they said:

REPRESENTATIVES

Karen Boback R-Harveys Lake

Medical marijuana: “I believe cannabis deserves the opportunity to be properly vetted by the medical community. Scientific research accompanied by valid trials should be conducted to determine its value as a medical option. Doing so would provide the legislature with the opportunity to determine the level of legality for medical cannabis. Our goal should be to develop a medically responsible solution.”

Industrial hemp: Said she anticipates an industrial hemp bill coming to a floor vote in the near future.

Decriminalization: Did not comment.

Legal marijuana: Did not comment.

Mike Carroll D-Avoca Medical marijuana: “With strict oversight by a physician with respect to medial use and with strict oversight by the state for its availability, I support the use...

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