Georgia Senate approves cutting medical marijuana THC level, sets up conflict with House for access

By The Associated Press

ATLANTA Georgia Senators are working to slash the potency of medical cannabis oil while slightly expanding access.

The bill passed the full Senate Thursday with a vote of 41-12 after lengthy debate and the rejection of three amendments proposed during discussion.

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The proposal will reduce the level of THC permissible in cannabis oil from 5 percent to 3 percent and will add autism to the list of qualifying conditions. Senators cited no scientific studies to support the reduction.

It will next head to ...