Mass. patients allotted more medical marijuana
Chuck Grant displayed his medical marijuana that he picked up from Massachusetts first medical marijuana dispensary in Salem last June.
State health authorities Friday more than doubled the amount of medical marijuana that patients can buy, a move made after regulators determined laboratories can ensure the safety of the drug.
The state Department of Public Health had imposed a stricter limit since the first medical marijuana dispensary opened in June.
Under the rules put in place Friday, patients will be allowed to buy up to 10 ounces of marijuana every two months.
“We are proud to be moving forward with science-based protocols, based on stakeholder feedback, that will allow us to continue assuring patients are receiving safe, high-quality marijuana for medical use,” said Scott Zoback, the department spokesman.
Regulators had been concerned that laboratories were not able to safely screen for levels of cadmium and other heavy metals, leaving...
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