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AL SB155

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/11/2018

Primary Sponsor

Paul Sanford

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Origin

Senate

Regular Session 2018

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services1/11/2018

Full Bill Text

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