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DE SB90

Bill

Status

Passed

6/23/2015

Primary Sponsor

Ernesto Lopez

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Origin

Senate

148th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Add intractable epilepsy as a standalone debilitating medical condition qualifying for medical marijuana use in Delaware.

  • Define "intractable epilepsy" as a seizure disorder where standard medical treatment does not prevent recurring, uncontrolled seizures or produces harmful side effects.

  • Permit patients under 18 years of age to receive medical marijuana registry identification cards if they have intractable epilepsy or chronic/debilitating conditions involving cachexia, wasting syndrome, intractable nausea, or severe muscle spasms, and limit their access to marijuana oil only.

  • Allow designated caregivers to be under 21 years of age if they are the parent or legal guardian of a minor qualifying patient.

  • Require that physicians treating patients under 18 years of age be pediatric neurologists, pediatric gastroenterologists, pediatric oncologists, or pediatric palliative care specialists.

  • Add "medical marijuana oil" to the definition of usable marijuana and establish specifications for cannabidiol oil and THC-A oil formulations.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Medical Marijuana.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

6/23/2015

Committee Referrals

Health & Human Development6/3/2015
Health & Social Services5/7/2015

Full Bill Text

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