Legalize Cannabis in South Dakota

We, the undersigned citizens of South Dakota, hereby petition the Governor and General Assembly of the State of South Dakota to enact appropriate legislation to permit licensed physicians to recommend cannabis, and to ensure a safe and affordable supply of cannabis for medical use.

WHEREAS, Scientific and medical studies by the National Academy of Science have shown cannabis to be a safe and effective medicine for the treatment of Glaucoma,Epilepsy, Muscle Spasticity, Arthritis, Anxiety, Depression, The symptoms of withdrawal from alcohol and narcotics, and the nausea, vomiting and appetite loss associated with chemotherapies; and

WHEREAS, The State of South Dakota legally recognized the medicinal value of cannabis 2017 (South Dakota Senate bill 95)

WHEREAS, South Dakota ( http://sdlegislature.gov) sperates controlled substances and the Word Marijuana

WHEREAS, The billions of dollars spent prosecuting and imprisoning sick people in South Dakota and across the nation could be better spent on programs emphasizing treatment, education and rehabilitation; and

WHEREAS, Compassion and common sense demand that we allow America's seriously ill citizens to use whatever medication is most safe and effective according to their doctors to alleviate their pain and
suffering;

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Governor and General Assembly of the State of South Dakota enact appropriate legislation to permit cannabis to be recommended by licensed physicians and to ensure a
safe and affordable supply of cannabis for medical use.