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AR HB1518

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/18/2019

Primary Sponsor

Justin Boyd

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Origin

House of Representatives

92nd General Assembly (2019 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 5-64-101(15)(B) to exclude hemp-derived cannabidiol from the definition of "marijuana" under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act if it meets specified requirements
  • Hemp-derived cannabidiol must contain no more than 0.3% tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) on a dry weight basis as verified by a nationally accredited laboratory
  • Hemp-derived cannabidiol must not be approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration for marketing as a medication
  • Amends Arkansas Code § 5-64-215(a)(2) to create an exception for tetrahydrocannabinols contained in compliant hemp-derived cannabidiol products in Schedule VI controlled substances
  • Bill was approved on March 18, 2019

Legislative Description

Concerning Hemp-derived Cannabidiol.

Last Action

Notification that HB1518 is now Act 504

3/18/2019

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/5/2019
Judiciary2/20/2019

Full Bill Text

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