Allowing Medical Pot Use While On Probation Gets Initial OK
DENVER (AP) - House lawmakers gave preliminary approval to allowing medical marijuana use by people on probation or parole in Colorado.
Colorado has allowed medical marijuana use for 15 years, but not by people on probation or parole. The bill given initial approval on a voice vote Thursday would change that policy so those with permission to use marijuana for medical purposes wouldn't be charged with violating parole or probation.
The bill needs a final vote in the House to be sent to the Senate.
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Legislative analysts who conducted research for the bill didn't know how many people have been cited for violating parole or probation after failing a marijuana-related drug test.
LINK: House Bill 1267
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