Hemp Gazette reports
A bill establishing the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Research Program at the University of Mississippi was recently signed into law by Governor Tate Reeves.
“The establishment of the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Research Program represents a tremendous opportunity to advance scientific knowledge, improve patient care and ultimately enhance the well-being of individuals across our state and the nation,” said director of the university’s National Center for Cannabis Research and Education Robert Welch.
The bill establishes an advisory board overseeing research, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and to guide the program’s strategic direction. Scientists will study new therapeutic uses for cannabis, and the program’s aim is to make new information on medical cannabis easier to understand for stakeholders including health care providers, patients, caregivers, law enforcement and policymakers.
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