Delaware's governor has signed a bill to significantly expand the state's medical cannabis program as regulators take steps to launch the recreational cannabis market.
The new law approved by Gov. John Carney (D) on Tuesday removes limitations for patient eligibility based on a specific set of qualifying health conditions. Instead, doctors will be able to issue cannabis recommendations for any condition they see fit.
The measure will also allow patients over the age of 65 to self-certify for medical cannabis access without the need for a doctor's recommendation.
Last week, a House panel approved a separate bill to launch recreational cannabis sales early through existing medical cannabis dispensaries—disregarding concerns from activists who argue the measure will give current businesses run by multi-state operators an unfair advantage.
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