Pot On Probation Bill Faces Senate Test
DENVER (AP) - The Colorado Senate starts work Thursday on a bill to allow medical marijuana use by people on probation or parole.
Colorado has allowed medical marijuana use for 15 years, but not by people on probation or parole. The bill up for a vote Thursday would change that policy so those with permission to use marijuana for medical purposes wouldn't be charged with violating parole or probation.
The bill has already passed in the House.
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Legislative analysts who conducted research for the bill didn't know how many people have been cited for violating parole or probation after failing a marijuana-related drug test.
LINK: House Bill 1267
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