Lawmakers in Rhode Island introduced a bill allowing pets to use medical cannabis if and when it is certified by a licensed veterinarian. House Bill 5504, or the Edward O. Hawkins And Thomas C. Slater Medical Marijuana Act, was introduced Feb. 10 in the Rhode Island House, then referred to the House Health & Human Services Committee.
NBC 10 News in Rhode Island reports that this marks the second time the bill was introduced. The Rhode Island Veterinary Medical Association (RIVMA) didn’t support the bill in 2021, and most veterinarians say cannabis hasn’t been proven to be safe. Reps Patricia Serpa
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