Wisconsin Representatives Talk Proposed Limited Medical Marijuana Bill In Superior

SUPERIOR, Wis. — Wisconsin representatives gathered at Superior’s Government Center Monday unveiling a plan to legalize medical marijuana.

The bill would create a limited plan for medical marijuana use to those with serious, chronic diseases such as cancer or those with severe chronic pain. There would be 5 state-run dispensaries and smokeable marijuana would not be allowed.

The smokeless options include concentrations, oils, edibles, pills, gels creams, among others. Wisconsin would be the first state to allow medical marijuana with this type of program.

“We want to aware of what we’re doing and make sure that it properly affects the people that need it and we want to make sure the people that can utilize medical marijuana are getting medical marijuana and isn’t being abused in other ways. So, we’re really trying to be the first of our kind in this regard,” said Chanz Green, Wisconsin State Representative.

Those who want to receive the medical marijuana must be diagnosed by a certified prescriber.

“The only way that you are able to receive this prescription is by meeting with your doctor in person, which I think is important. And another caveat to this is you’re meeting with your doctor, you can have your prescription for 30 days and after that when you go back for renewing your prescription you will be allowed to have your cannabis prescription for 3 full months,” State Rep. Angie Sapik, for the 73rd District of Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers has already voiced his support. The medical marijuana bill is up for signatures now.