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ID S1146
Bill
Status
4/9/2015
Primary Sponsor
State Affairs Committee
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AI Summary
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Amends Idaho Code Section 37-2701 to add a definition of "cannabidiol oil" as an extract from cannabis plant in oral suspension or oil containing no more than 0.3% total tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) by weight and at least 15 times more cannabidiol (CBD) than THC by weight.
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Provides an affirmative defense exempting persons from criminal penalties for possession or use of cannabidiol oil if it meets specified composition requirements, is used to treat intractable seizure disorders in minors, and the user has a written physician recommendation.
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Requires cannabidiol oil to be in containers of 32 fluid ounces or less, labeled by manufacturer with THC content, CBD-to-THC ratio, and verified by an unaffiliated laboratory for accurate cannabinoid measurements.
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Maintains existing marijuana definition while carving out this narrow exception for low-THC, high-CBD cannabis extract for medical seizure treatment purposes only.
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Declares an emergency, making the act effective upon passage and approval by the governor.
Legislative Description
Amends existing law to define "cannabidiol oil" and to authorize its use in limited circumstances.
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES
Last Action
Vetoed by the Governor on 04/16/15
4/10/2015