Pubdate: Thu, 01 Aug 2013
Source: Anniston Star (AL)
Copyright: 2013 Consolidated Publishing
Contact:  http://www.annistonstar.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/923

ILLINOIS TO LEGALIZE MEDICAL MARIJUANA

CHICAGO- After months of keeping his decision-making close to the 
vest, Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn is set to sign legislation Thursday 
that will make the state the 20th in the nation to legalize marijuana 
for medical use.

The bill creates a framework for a pilot program that includes 
requiring patients and caregivers to undergo background checks. It 
also sets a 2.5ounce limit per patient per purchase and sets out 
state-regulated dispensaries.

After it's signed, the law takes effect Jan. 1.

Currently 19 other states and Washington, D.C., allow medical marijuana.
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