Mississippi governor signs bill legalizing medical marijuana

Mississippi governor Tate Reeves on Wednesday signed a bill into law legalizing the use of medical marijuana for certain patients. The state is has now become the 37th in the nation to enact laws legalizing the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. 

"There is no doubt that there are individuals in our state who could do significantly better if they had access to medically prescribed doses of cannabis," Reeves said in a statement after signing the bill. 

Under the law, those who have "debilitating medical conditions" can legally use medical cannabis within the state and obtain registry identification cards needed to purchase the drug. Registered designated caregivers will also be eligible to obtain cards.