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NC H984Introducedas of 2025-04-10

Regulate Research of Medical Cannabis

Plain-English summary

What happened: A North Carolina bill to regulate medical cannabis research has passed its first reading in the legislature.

Why it matters: Regulatory frameworks for medical cannabis research can expand or restrict the conditions under which cultivators and labs may supply and test cannabis for research purposes.

Affects: cultivators and labs and patients

LATEST ACTION: Passed 1st Reading
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