Medical pot program making changes to keep up with growth
(WorldNews Mexico)

The changes that are either being considered or are already in the works include allowing patients to submit online applications - they’re currently required to be submitted by mail - and the hiring of seven new staffers, including an investigator and an environmental scientist. The new hires would bolster the Medical Cannabis Program’s authorized staff positions by 33 percent - from 21 to 28 positions - for the budget year that started in July. New Mexico launched its medical marijuana program in 2007 - the law is officially called the Lynn and Erin Compassionate Use Act - and the number of people...