Source:  Laura Leslie. WRAL, 7/19/21

 Although legalizing medical marijuana in North Carolina has plenty of popular support, industry groups also are working behind the scenes to move a bill forward in the General Assembly. The Senate Finance committee is scheduled to hold a Wednesday hearing on Senate Bill 711, the NC Compassionate Care Act, which would allow doctors to prescribe medical marijuana to treat a number of conditions, including cancer, epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis and post-traumatic stress disorder.

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