The department begins accepting applications from that group starting Saturday.
Illinois has been processing paperwork from thousands of applicants whose last names begin with A through L. Others have been asked to wait until Nov. 1 to apply.
Most patients must have a written certification from their doctor to use medical marijuana in the state's new program. Only military veterans getting Veterans Affairs care won't need a doctor to sign off. VA doctors, as federal employees, aren't permitted to recommend controlled substances.
More information is available online at the program's website at the link below.
On the Net:
Medical Cannabis Pilot Program website
