Medical Marijuana in a Workers’ Compensation Case
As of August 1, 2016, Minnesota residents are allowed to use medical cannabis for treatment of their work-related injuries. According to the THC Therapeutic Research Act, to qualify for medical cannabis program, a person must meet certain requirements and go through several specific steps with the medical provider prior to getting an approval. A complete list of medical conditions that qualify for medical cannabis treatment is located in Minn. Stat. § 152.22 Subd. 14, and it includes, among other things, severe or chronic pain and severe and persistent muscle spasms. Medical marijuana can be prescribed by a Minnesota-licensed medical doctor,... Read More