Kentucky activists, including at least two elected officials. are part of a task force charged with studying the legalization of medical marijuana.
The group – formed and led by Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes – will be empowered to propose the implementation and regulation of medical cannabis, according to TV station WSAZ.
Here’s what you need to know about the task force:
- It will include members of the medical community, including doctors and nurses.
- MMJ proponents, law enforcement, the military and state agencies also will be represented on the panel.
- State Rep. John Sims, who’s drawing up an MMJ bill for 2018, will serve as co-chair.
