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AL SB155
Bill
Status
1/11/2018
Primary Sponsor
Paul Sanford
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AI Summary
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Amends Alabama Code Section 13A-12-214.3 (Leni's Law) to revise the definition of cannabidiol (CBD), a nonpsychoactive cannabinoid derived from Cannabis sativa L. that must be free from plant material and contain no more than 3% THC.
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CBD use becomes an affirmative and complete defense to unlawful marijuana possession charges if the defendant has a debilitating medical condition or is a parent/guardian administering CBD to a minor with a debilitating medical condition.
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Prohibits state agencies and law enforcement from initiating child removal proceedings or child protection actions based solely on a parent's or child's possession or use of CBD as allowed under this section.
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Clarifies that insurance organizations are not required to provide payment or reimbursement for CBD prescriptions and that no other form of Cannabis besides the defined CBD is authorized.
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Takes effect on the first day of the third month following passage and gubernatorial approval.
Legislative Description
Medical Marijuana, revise definition of cannabidiol, Leni's Law, Sec. 13A-12-214.3 am'd.
Marijuana
Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Health and Human Services
1/11/2018