May 5, 2012

GOV. MALLOY STATEMENT ON FINAL PASSAGE OF BILL TO ALLOW THE SALE OF MARIJUANA FOR PALLIATIVE MEDICAL USE

(HARTFORD, CT) - Governor Dannel P. Malloy released this statement upon Senate passage of legislation regarding the palliative use of marijuana:

"There are thousands of people in Connecticut who will likely benefit from this legislation as they struggle with debilitating and life-threatening illnesses. With them in mind, I want to commend the General Assembly for passing this bill.

"I understand many of the concerns raised by opponents. We don't want Connecticut to follow the path pursued by some other states, which essentially would legalize marijuana for anyone willing to find the right doctor and get the right prescription. In my opinion, such efforts run counter to federal law. Under this proposal, however, the Department of Consumer Protection will be able to carefully regulate and monitor the medicinal use of this drug in order to avoid the problems encountered in some other states.

"This legislation is about accomplishing one objective: providing relief to those with severe medical illnesses. I look forward to signing the bill when it reaches my desk."

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For Immediate Release: May 5, 2012

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