There’s going to be another chance for those who want to get into Iowa’s new medical marijuana business. Iowa Department of Public Health deputy director Sarah Reisetter says the law allows two licenses to manufacture — there were nine companies that showed interest the first time around — but only one followed through.
The sole license to produce medical marijuana products was awarded to MedPharm Iowa in November. Reisetter says things happened pretty quickly after the law was passed and that was part of the reason some of the companies didn’t follow through.
There are still a little more than 300 people who have gotten the cards needed to buy the cannabis oil products.
Businesses have until May 16th to notify the state of their intent to apply for a medical marijuana license. Formal applications will be due by May 31st.
