The Louisiana Senate on Wednesday approved expanding eligibility for the state’s medical marijuana program to any patient whose doctor thinks they will benefit.

House Bill 819 also eliminates a requirement that doctors must get a special certification to recommend the drug, allowing any doctor in good standing to participate.

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