Sen. London Lamar applauds DEA marijuana reclassification

‘Historic decision driven by common sense,’ Memphis senator says

MEMPHIS — Senate Democratic Caucus Chairwoman Sen. London Lamar, D-Memphis, is applauding a federal decision to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug — a move that, she says, will have benefits for Tennesseans seeking relief from medicinal cannabis.

Statement from Sen. London Lamar:

“Reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug at the federal level is a historic decision driven by common sense.

“Republican lawmakers have kept Tennessee in the dark ages on marijuana policy — wasting our tax dollars locking people up for a plant. While my ultimate goal is still legalization in Tennessee, this is incredible news for folks who would benefit right now from natural medical cannabis to treat chronic pain or illness.”