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IN SB0475
Bill
Status
1/14/2015
Primary Sponsor
James Tomes
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AI Summary
SB 475 Summary
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Establishes a hemp oil registry administered by the state department of health for physicians, patients, and caregivers to use hemp oil to treat intractable epilepsy in patients under 18 years old or who began treatment before age 18.
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Requires eligible physicians to be licensed, board certified in neurology, and affiliated with a state educational institution; registration costs up to $50 initially and $25 to renew annually.
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Provides civil, criminal, and administrative immunity for registered physicians dispensing hemp oil for intractable epilepsy treatment to validly registered patients.
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Exempts registered patients and caregivers from criminal penalties for possession or use of hemp oil when used in the manner approved by the state department.
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Establishes a separate pilot study registry for state educational institutions conducting research on hemp oil's safety and efficacy for treating intractable epilepsy; requires the state department to report findings on extending registration to adults 18 years or older by November 1, 2016.
Legislative Description
Hemp oil registry for the treatment of epilepsy. Establishes a hemp oil registry for certain physicians, individuals, and caregivers for the use of hemp oil in the treatment of a child with intractable epilepsy. Establishes a pilot study registry for physicians interested in studying the use of hemp oil in the treatment of intractable epilepsy. Requires the state department of health to develop and maintain both registries. Provides civil, criminal, and administrative immunity for physicians in the use of hemp oil in the treatment of intractable epilepsy if certain requirements are met. Exempts caregivers and individuals from criminal penalties for
Last Action
First Reading: referred to Committee on Health & Provider Services
1/14/2015