Cannabis-resistant S Carolina accused of ‘outdated worldview rooted in racism’

Deference to law enforcement and a history pitted in racism are among the reasons behind South Carolina’s resistance towards legalising medical cannabis, according to activists in the state.

This story is one of a series examining the reasons behind hesitation to adopt medical cannabis programmes in the remaining US states. CannIntelligence spoke to advocates and legislators to pinpoint the reasons behind the opposition in each state where medical cannabis remains illegal.

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