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IN HB1098
Bill
Status
1/19/2016
Primary Sponsor
Clyde Kersey
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AI Summary
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Defines cannabidiol oil as an extract from a hemp plant in oral suspension or oil containing no more than 0.3% THC by weight, at least 15 times more cannabidiol than THC by weight, and no other controlled substances
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Exempts individuals with intractable epilepsy from criminal penalties for possessing or using cannabidiol oil if they have a written physician recommendation and use it only to treat their epilepsy
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Exempts parents, legal guardians, health care representatives, or custodians from criminal penalties for possessing and administering cannabidiol oil to individuals with intractable epilepsy if a physician has provided a written recommendation
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Grants physicians immunity from civil, criminal, and administrative liability for recommending, possessing, dispensing, or administering cannabidiol oil to treat patients with intractable epilepsy
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Becomes effective July 1, 2016
Legislative Description
Cannabidiol treatment for epilepsy. Provides that a person who possesses or uses cannabidiol oil for the treatment of intractable epilepsy is not subject to criminal penalties for the possession or use of the cannabidiol oil if certain conditions are met. Provides civil, criminal, and administrative immunity for a physician who recommends, possesses, dispenses, or administers cannabidiol oil in the treatment of intractable epilepsy.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code
1/19/2016