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Another legislative bill proposes adding opioid use disorder to qualifying conditions
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Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
SALT LAKE CITY A year after Utah implemented its medical marijuana program, lawmakers are proposing bills that they say will reduce issues with the current law one that would let any doctor recommend marijuana and another that would allow marijuana to be prescribed for those addicted to opioids in pain settings.
Among its larger changes to the law, SB170 would allow any doctor to recommend medical marijuana to up to 15 patients without becoming a qualified medical provider in the Utah Medical Cannabis Program. It would also add podiatrists to the list of specialists who can recommend the plant for pain conditions.
Utah lawmakers advanced a bill placing limits on the use of paid signature gatherers to qualify an initiative or referendum on the ballot. Opponents complained the proposal robs them of their constitutional right to petition the government.