Delaware Expands Medical Cannabis Access, Grants Physicians Discretion For Recommendations, Opens Dispensaries To Out-Of-State Patients
Governor John Carney (D) signed HB 285 into law, expanding medical cannabis access in Delaware. The new legislation, effective immediately, allows physicians to recommend medical cannabis to any patient who might benefit, without the need for a state-specific qualifying condition. Additionally, individuals aged 65 and older can self-certify for a medical cannabis registration card without a doctor’s recommendation.
Expanded Physician Discretion And Interstate Access
The new law grants physicians the discretion to recommend medical cannabis to any patient who may benefit from it, irrespective of state-specific qualifying conditions.
Furthermore, this law also grants state-registered patients from other states access to Delaware dispensaries. This move aligns with Delaware’s ongoing efforts to improve cannabis accessibility and reflects a growing trend toward more inclusive …