The new conditions include anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, anxiety disorder, opioid use disorder, opioid withdrawal, migraine and autism spectrum disorder.

"Some of these conditions might seem odd to include, but I want to make it clear that they were vetted carefully and cross-referenced with other states for uniformity. They weren’t picked from a hat, and each and every one of them was reviewed by the Division of Medical Marijuana and the Attorney General’s office, as well," Ruby said.

Ruby also said it's important to note that all of the conditions can be diagnosed.

"Another one that might cause heartburn for some is the opioid use disorder and opioid withdrawal. I want to remind you that one of the reasons for this (medical marijuana) program was to help those who are susceptible, who know they are susceptible to opioids, to provide them with another option," he said.

Ruby also said, in comparing North Dakota's law with other states, North Dakota is in the "lower third" of the 33 states with such laws in the number of allowable medical conditions.

The bill also includes an interim study to examine the list of conditions and whether more should be added or removed. It passed 89-4.

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