The New York Times
Mon, January 11, 2010 -- 7:26 PM ET
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New Jersey Lawmakers Pass Medical Marijuana Bill
The New Jersey Legislature approved a measure on Monday that
would make the state the first in the region and the 14th in
the nation to legalize the use of marijuana for medical
reasons.
The measure, passed on the final day of the legislative
session, would allow patients diagnosed with severe illnesses
like cancer, AIDS, muscular dystrophy and multiple sclerosis
to have access to marijuana distributed through
state-monitored dispensaries.
Gov. Jon S. Corzine has said he would sign it into law before
leaving office next Tuesday.
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