The group of former and current lawmakers slammed Patrick Kenneally's decision to require pot dispensaries to display health warnings.

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The McHenry County state’s attorney has responded to the “Marijuana Moms,” a group of former and current lawmakers, after they called him out for forcing cannabis dispensaries to display new health warnings.

McHenry County State’s Attorney Patrick Kenneally announced in September that cannabis dispensaries in McHenry County would be required to warn customers of potential side effects of the use of cannabis.

Those side effects, Kenneally said, include psychosis, depression and suicidal ideation.

McHenry County dispensaries would be the first in the country to post such warnings.

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Dispensaries will also be prohibited from making “false claims that cannabis has any medical benefits” in their product marketing materials and online content, Kenneally said.

Dispensaries that have refused to warn consumers will face litigation brought by the state’s attorney’s office.

Two different warnings will required to be posted prominently in the dispenaries.

“WARNING: Cannabis use may contribute to mental health problems, including psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia, increased thoughts of suicide and suicide attempts, anxiety, and depression. Risk is greatest for frequent users,” one of the required signs says.

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