Czech Republic: Law Legalizes the Use of Marijuana for Medical Purposes

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President Vaclav Klaus on Friday signed legislation that makes it legal to use marijuana for medical treatment in the Czech Republic. The legislation had been approved by both houses of Parliament. It allows marijuana to be imported and later grown locally by registered firms licensed for such activity, which had been illegal. Patients will need a prescription from a doctor to get the drug at pharmacies, and the treatment will not be covered by health insurance.