Pubdate: Sat, 28 Jun 2014 Source: Daily Times (Primos, PA) Copyright: 2014 The Daily Times Contact: http://www.delcotimes.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1284 MEDICAL MARIJUANA CLOSER TO LEGAL STATUS HARRISBURG (AP) - People who need marijuana for medical conditions inched closer to being able to get the drug legally following a unanimous vote Friday in a Pennsylvania Senate committee. The Law and Justice Committee approved a bill that would allow marijuana to be grown, processed and dispensed, with oversight by a state Board of Medical Cannabis Licensing. "I'm not claiming victory here," said a prime sponsor, Sen. Mike Folmer, R-Lebanon. "We won a battle, we have not won the war, and I'm asking (the) leadership for that same support, to keep this bill moving forward." Under the proposal, state residents would need a $100 access card from the Health Department after proving they have a practitioner-patient relationship and written confirmation of a qualifying medical condition. - --- MAP posted-by: Matt