Delaware’s laws on marijuana have evolved over the years since the medical marijuana program was signed into law in 2011. People with conditions such as cancer, multiple sclerosis and chronic seizures can use medical marijuana, but anyone can petition to add new conditions to the list. Policymakers also decriminalized marijuana last year, downgrading possession of
Delaware’s laws on marijuana have evolved over the years since the medical marijuana program was signed into law in 2011. People with conditions such as cancer, multiple sclerosis and chronic seizures can use medical marijuana, but anyone can petition to add new conditions to the list.
Policymakers also decriminalized marijuana last year, downgrading possession of an ounce of the substance from a criminal offense to a civil violation, like a parking ticket.
Gov. Jack Markell signed “Bob’s Bill” into law on Wednesday, which allows adults with a terminal illness and terminally ill patients under 18 with pain, anxiety, or depression to apply for medical marijuana cards. Patients can begin applying for cards in three months.
