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ID S1253
Bill
Status
1/24/2020
Primary Sponsor
Health and Welfare Committee
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AI Summary
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Creates new Chapter 97 in Title 39, Idaho Code, establishing the "Idaho CBD Oil and FDA-Approved Medical Cannabis Act" to allow and encourage hemp development and research in Idaho.
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Defines "hemp" as Cannabis sativa L. with delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) concentration not exceeding 0.3% on a dry weight basis, authorizing persons to plant, grow, cultivate, harvest, process, transport, and sell hemp to the greatest extent allowed under federal law.
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Recognizes FDA-approved cannabinoid medications (marinol, nabilone, and epidiolex) as legal and available by prescription in Idaho for medical treatment.
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Amends Section 37-2701 to define "hemp" and clarify that hemp research and development are expressly authorized by the chapter.
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Declares the bill an emergency measure effective upon passage and approval.
Legislative Description
Amends and adds to existing law to provide legislative intent, to provide for the research and production of hemp, and to revise definitions.
HEMP AND FDA-APPROVED MEDICAL CANNABIS
Last Action
Reported Printed; referred to State Affairs
1/27/2020