A new bill has been presented to the Tennessee House of Representatives. The Koozer-Kuhn Medical Cannabis Act, is a Tennessee marijuana legalization bill that promotes the use of marijuana for medical reasons. Local advocates and organizations have been attempting to make cannabis legal for personal use for decades.
There are supporters on all sides of the issue. In many cases, individuals only support the establishment of a medical program. Others will not vote unless it is for full legalization. Most citizens in Tennessee believe that cannabis need be made available to all whether with or without a hefty sales tax and other guidelines.
Some states which have supported full legalization have created a new era of public discussion. Cannabis and various forms of use are now being discussed in coffee shops, restaurants, newspapers and online in all areas of the country. Whereas for the last 100 years, individuals were fearful of even mentioning marijuana due to the strict laws which many states impose.
Decriminalization in conservative states like Texas is progress. It was only 100 years ago when individuals could buy cannabis over the counter, or place mail orders in the State. It became illegal to possess or use cannabis beginning with Texas in the early 1900s, after which other states followed suit.
Other states have also decriminalized cannabis for the right reasons. Some being to prepare for setting up medical programs or to work towards full legalization. It is for these reasons the topic is so present in U. S. Newspapers and news programs. Up until a short time ago, individuals breaking the law in many states which have now decriminalized possession as well as usage, faced serious jail time.
There are now twenty one which have legalized marijuana for medical use. As Colorado and Washington are now seeing a surplus with regards to monetary standing, there is no doubt others will follow. As for Tennessee, Texas and other conservative areas, this remains to be seen.
Whether or not Tennessee creates a medical marijuana program is yet to be seen based on the outcome of this new bill. It is an ongoing belief that this bill has a better chance of passing than one wishing to fully legalize cannabis for personal use. There are also supporters on both sides which believe it should either be fully available to all citizens, or not at all.
Many State lawmakers once opposed to legalizing cannabis in entirety are now more open to listening to local community members in public forums. In many areas, this alone is progress. Representatives also suggest that if local residents can prove medical cannabis is a good idea, views and votes may change.
Unlike Washington and Colorado, Tennessee, Texas and other more conservative states may never see the full and open legal use of marijuana. It is believed that a number of remaining states may find a way to make it legal for medical reasons. Many individuals suffering both curable and incurable ailments hope this day comes sooner rather than later.
There are supporters on all sides of the issue. In many cases, individuals only support the establishment of a medical program. Others will not vote unless it is for full legalization. Most citizens in Tennessee believe that cannabis need be made available to all whether with or without a hefty sales tax and other guidelines.
Some states which have supported full legalization have created a new era of public discussion. Cannabis and various forms of use are now being discussed in coffee shops, restaurants, newspapers and online in all areas of the country. Whereas for the last 100 years, individuals were fearful of even mentioning marijuana due to the strict laws which many states impose.
Decriminalization in conservative states like Texas is progress. It was only 100 years ago when individuals could buy cannabis over the counter, or place mail orders in the State. It became illegal to possess or use cannabis beginning with Texas in the early 1900s, after which other states followed suit.
Other states have also decriminalized cannabis for the right reasons. Some being to prepare for setting up medical programs or to work towards full legalization. It is for these reasons the topic is so present in U. S. Newspapers and news programs. Up until a short time ago, individuals breaking the law in many states which have now decriminalized possession as well as usage, faced serious jail time.
There are now twenty one which have legalized marijuana for medical use. As Colorado and Washington are now seeing a surplus with regards to monetary standing, there is no doubt others will follow. As for Tennessee, Texas and other conservative areas, this remains to be seen.
Whether or not Tennessee creates a medical marijuana program is yet to be seen based on the outcome of this new bill. It is an ongoing belief that this bill has a better chance of passing than one wishing to fully legalize cannabis for personal use. There are also supporters on both sides which believe it should either be fully available to all citizens, or not at all.
Many State lawmakers once opposed to legalizing cannabis in entirety are now more open to listening to local community members in public forums. In many areas, this alone is progress. Representatives also suggest that if local residents can prove medical cannabis is a good idea, views and votes may change.
Unlike Washington and Colorado, Tennessee, Texas and other more conservative states may never see the full and open legal use of marijuana. It is believed that a number of remaining states may find a way to make it legal for medical reasons. Many individuals suffering both curable and incurable ailments hope this day comes sooner rather than later.