LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — An Indiana lawmaker will bring up a bill in the state’s next legislative session that would legalize medical marijuana.
Republican Sen. Mike Bohacek said the Hoosier state needs to “consider a feasible marijuana policy that would be the most helpful to Hoosiers and the economy.”
The legislation would also create parameters for marijuana use in a medical capacity, as well as create a tax rate and policy for sales and distribution of the drug.
“The use of medical marijuana has been proven to be beneficial for some medical disorders and could help people throughout the state who are suffering find some relief,” Bohacek said in a news release.
This comes after President Donald Trump’s administration reclassified state-licensed medical marijuana last month.
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun previously said he would be open to legalizing medical cannabis if there’s a plan in place for law enforcement to tackle public safety and impaired driving.
Bohacek said he will address those concerns in his legislation.
“I intend to include plenty of parameters around the implementation and use of medical marijuana to ensure it’s being properly regulated and distributed by Hoosier healthcare professionals,” Bohacek said. “There are plenty of benefits medical marijuana can have, not only in a healthcare capacity, but also on our economy. Indiana has already allowed the sale of delta-8 THC and other similar cannabinoids, so creating a tax policy is a logical next step in expanding the use of THC products. There is potential to bring in millions of dollars in tax revenue every year.”
Additionally, the legislation would also update Indiana’s impairment laws by establishing a blood concentration that would define impairment and create trainings needed for law enforcement to identify impairment by THC.
“This proposed legislation would not legalize the use of recreational marijuana,” Bohacek said. “Many of our state’s current laws regarding the use of marijuana would remain in place, with some adjustments to account for those who may have medical exemptions.”
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