In 2022, the legislative landscape of North Carolina was poised for a significant shift with the proposed legalization of medical marijuana. The bill, known as the North Carolina Compassionate Care Act, promised to alter the medical and legal status quo, offering a beacon of hope to patients with debilitating conditions. However, despite gaining traction and passing through several key legislative stages, the bill's journey was abruptly halted, leaving many stakeholders in a state of limbo. The bill aimed to establish a regulated medical marijuana industry in North Carolina, designed to provide relief for patients suffering from a variety of severe medical conditions. The framework of the Compassionate Care Act was carefully crafted to ensure that medical marijuana would be accessible...