Medical Marijuana Approved by Governor Chris Christie but with Conditions – UPDATE

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie approved the use of medical marijuana among children, at least for now, a source told the Christian Science Monitor.

The bill which was aimed at providing chronically ill children with easier access to marijuana products was approved by the Governor of New Jersey but with certain conditions.

According to the CSMonitor, Gov. Christie made it clear that doctors and physicians of children in need of medical marijuana should first approve and provide a prescription before parents can give it to their kids.

Gov. Christie also told the CSMonitor that the parents of these children and not the government should decide on the kinds of treatments and medications they should receive.

According to the CSMonitor, recreational or medical marijuana can be very tricky especially since some states have already approved the use of marijuana for recreational purposes.

Gov. Christie told CSMonitor upon announcing the approval of medical marijuana that his decision was based on common sense recommendations that can ensure ill children will receive treatment that their parents might prefer for them.

He stressed that it is also important to practice guidance and maintain safeguards at all times.