Eligible Kansas veterans would have a defense against marijuana possession charges

Eligible veterans would be able to raise a defense in court against charges under this possession law. The defense would cover marijuana or tetrahydrocannabinols (THC) possession by Kansas residents whose disability was caused or worsened in the line of duty during active military service. The person must hold a valid medical marijuana card issued to them by any state. The person must have received an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions. If enacted, the defense would take effect after publication in the statute book. The bill died in committee and did not take effect.