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DE HB401
Bill
Status
8/29/2018
Primary Sponsor
Debra Heffernan
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AI Summary
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Exempts FDA-approved pharmaceutical products containing marijuana or tetrahydrocannabinols (THC) from Delaware's Schedule I controlled substances list
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Applies exemption only to drugs approved by the US Food and Drug Administration, allowing them to be prescribed and dispensed like other FDA-approved medications
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Modifies the definition of "marijuana" in Delaware Code to exclude products approved by the FDA
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Maintains prosecution of illegal possession or sale of controlled substances under existing state law
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Enables patient access to FDA-approved marijuana-containing therapies, such as cannabidiol (CBD) products for rare pediatric seizure disorders, without administrative delays pending state rescheduling
Legislative Description
An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Controlled Substances Act.
Last Action
Signed by Governor
8/29/2018