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These 4 Red States Could Go Green in 2021
and Legalize Medical Marijuana
Could these 4 conservatives states break through and approve medical marijuana this year?
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These Four Red States Could Legalize Medical Marijuana in
2021
The growth of medical marijuana has seen the trend of legalization and opening of new markets prevalent in recent
years. Some states that were not leaning towards legalization have greater chances of success this year. More
importantly, there is a big possibility for four traditionally red states to make the move to allow medical marijuana
programs. The four red states include Alabama, Kansas, Kentucky, and South Carolina.

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A paradigm shift has been taking place carefully since last year and 2021 could help solidify that shift. Many
Southeastern states are leaning towards following the trend of Mississippi with respect to marijuana legalization.
Likewise, states that normally lean towards the Republican view of things are already embracing cannabis. 2020 showed
this reality as Montana and South Dakota legalized medical and recreational marijuana use in November. This makes it
38 states with Washington DC that have medical marijuana programs infused in their state health system.
Legalization for these states will do a whole lot of good given the economic and commercial e ects of the 2020
pandemic. Legalization could mean millions of dollars for the states as the growth of the supply chain will open multiple
opportunities. Jobs will be created for the populace and the states can hugely bene t from the opening of new
economic systems and tax opportunities.
Prospects of the new possible markets
Each of the four States has peculiarities in terms of their road to legalization. Kansas already had two medical marijuana
bills squashed last year. Nonetheless, the journey of West Virginia to medical marijuana legalization in 2017 leaves
much to expect good news in Kansas too. Though the stakeholders in some of these states seem resilient with
prohibition, they will have no choice in the face of a decision made by voters. This was the case of Mississippi where
voters used the power of the ballot box to incorporate medical marijuana despite resistance from the legislature.
Medical marijuana bills in Alabama and Kentucky were well on their way to approval last year. However, the onset of the
pandemic drew things backward yet there is much hope that 2021 will be the breakthrough year. Spencer Duncan,
Director I’d Kansas Cannabis Industry Association attests to the fact that some of the lawmakers in Kansas who were
uncomfortable with the idea of medical marijuana are now open to the idea. This is why there is much hope in the
possibility of Kansas legalizing marijuana when a new bill is passed.
States in the Southeast and Midwest are bound to bene t maximally with the opening of new cannabis markets. They
have the advantage of lower labor costs and real estate costs compared to other regions. They also have limited
licensing programs which will a ect the ratio of competition to be expected for such licenses. Another advantage
heading into legalization will be the technological advancements of such states in the area of agriculture and processing
of its products.

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Here is a closer look into the four states that could legalize medical marijuana in 2021.
Alabama
The likelihood of Alabama passing a medical marijuana bill in 2021 is very high (https://cannabis.net/blog/opinion/if-
alabama-reattempts-medical-marijuana-legalization-in-2021-isnt-it-game-over-for-marijuana-pr). The Senate already
passed a medical marijuana bill in March 2020 before the pandemic hit. A 22-11 vote in favor of medical marijuana
enough to get the bill to the House. However, the e ects of the COVID-19 made that hard to do. The same bill is
expected to be passed this year by Sen. Tim Melson and the bill is expected to have smooth sailing towards rubber
stamping.
The bill in 2020 was tailored to allow licenses to be o ered for cultivators, processors, and dispensaries. There is also
room for licenses for testing labs and transporters. The bill allowed for pills, patches, creams, and gelatinous cubes.
However, there is no room for food products and products that involve smoking and vaping.
Kansas
Kansas has already seen two medical marijuana bills rejected last year, yet this year has started with another bill. The
present bill has until May 14 when the legislative session concludes to receive passage. When the medical marijuana bill
is passed in Kansas, it is expected to be modeled after the medical marijuana program in New Mexico. Over 25 health
conditions are listed under medical marijuana in New Mexico which includes chronic pain and PTSD. Kansas is expected
to have licenses that will enable stakeholders in the cannabis industry to be well designated and di erentiated in the
eyes of the law.
Kentucky
Despite the fact that Kentucky has a Republican-dominated House, they passed a medical marijuana bill last year. A
di erence of 65 to 30 shows how much support the bill had in the house. Nonetheless, the pandemic halted what
would have been a momentous victory. The new session runs till March 20 which is su cient time to pass the bill.

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The bill from last year allows for state regulators to issue a speci ed number of licenses for cultivators, processors,
producers, and dispensaries. This will enable the proper designation of duty and di erentiation. The medical marijuana
program will cover conditions such as chronic pain, epilepsy, nausea, vomiting, and multiple sclerosis. The bill allows for
owers to be sold with a capped THC level of 35%.
South Carolina
They already have two medical marijuana bills in the works in South Carolina. One bill is from the house while the other
is from the Senate. The house has the less restrictive bill of the two as the legislative session has until May 13 to come
up with something positive. The bill by the House allows for products that can be smoked while that of the Senate only
allows oils, edibles, and topical products. The two bills allow licenses to be o ered to 15 cultivators, 20 processors, and
one dispensary for every 20 pharmacies in the state. It should be noted that only the house bill has chronic pain listed
among the list of conditions though both bills have over 12 conditions slated to be covered under medical marijuana.
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