The Standard 6/15/22 - Local lawmakers mixed on medical cannabis bill

Rep. Kandie Smith does not believe the bill does enough, she said, citing its proposal for how licenses to supply the medical cannabis will be vetted. In a statement Monday she agreed with Moore’s decision to wait, voicing concerns about support for people with prior marijuana convictions.

“As it currently is written, I have some major concerns with SB 711, including the set of requirements determining who will qualify for cannabis licensure, and the lack of support for individuals with prior cannabis-related convictions,” Smith said. “While I would support the equitable legalization of cannabis in North Carolina, I fear that SB 711 is not a bill that delivers the types of cannabis reforms the people of our state are asking for.