'Regulatory-palooza' hashes out details in Pa. medical marijuana law
Pennsylvania's medical marijuana bill was signed into law in April, but it will be two years before most patients can take advantage of it.
That's how long the state has to come up with specific regulations to build this industry. Judging from the range of topics and speakers Friday at a daylong "Medical Marijuana Regulatory-Palooza," it may take at least that long to figure it all out.
"We are about to do something that has never been done before," said State Sen. Daylin Leach (D., Montgomery), coauthor of the marijuana law and host of the summit. "We have the opportunity to help determine what's best for patients, what's best for the entrepreneurs."
About 300 participants, handpicked by Leach's office, included professionals and patients from 30 states, physicians, municipal officials, industry experts, entrepreneurs, and investors. Leach said he intended to submit their comments to the state Department of Health.
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