D.C. Council Passes Major Improvements to Medical Marijuana Program

On Nov. 1, the D.C. Council unanimously passed B21-0210, which includes many improvements to the medical marijuana program, such as: 1) independent laboratory testing will be required, to ensure patients know what they are purchasing; and 2) advanced practice registered nurses, physician assistants, dentists, and naturopathic physicians, in addition to M.D.s, will be able to recommend medical cannabis.

A few changes were made before the final vote on the bill. One of these was the adoption of Councilmember Grosso’s amendment (initially…