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MS HB459

Bill

Status

Failed

1/31/2017

Primary Sponsor

Jason White

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the repeal date of Harper Grace's Law from July 1, 2017 to July 1, 2020, allowing continued research and medical use of CBD oil.

  • Defines CBD oil as cannabis extract containing more than 15% cannabidiol or at least 50 milligrams per milliliter, with no more than 0.5% tetrahydrocannabinol.

  • Restricts CBD oil to physician-ordered treatment for patients with debilitating epileptic conditions, obtained from and dispensed by University of Mississippi entities only.

  • Provides affirmative legal defense against marijuana possession charges for patients or guardians using CBD oil pursuant to physician orders, and prohibits child removal based solely on authorized CBD oil possession.

  • Grants immunity from prosecution to state employees involved in research, cultivation, processing, or dispensing of CBD oil related to treatment of epileptic conditions.

Legislative Description

Harper Grace's Law; extend repealer on authority to research and dispense cannabidiol (CBD oil) for medical purposes.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/31/2017

Committee Referrals

Public Health and Human Services1/9/2017

Full Bill Text

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