The legislation calls for the University of Illinois and Southern Illinois University to grow hemp and to determine its potential as a statewide cash crop. To get to that potential, we have to do a lot of research and study.
Industrial hemp has a long history as a successful and useful cash crop.
The appeals court ruled that Canadian law fails to recognize that marijuana can be used as a medicine for patients with chronic illnesses. The case involves Terrence Parker, a patient who suffers from debilitating epileptic seizures, and was charged with marijuana possession under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. Under the act, it is illegal to possess or cultivate marijuana unless patients are granted exemptions by Canada's health minister. The appeals court suggested Parliament write into the law a nationwide medical marijuana exception. I have concluded that forcing Parker to choose between his health and imprisonment violates his right to liberty and security of the person.