Legislation allowing the production of low-THC, CBD-rich marijuana has been approved for limited use in 10 states. Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of the many chemicals in marijuana. Recent publicity about children who suffer from seizures benefitting from oil extracted from marijuana that has almost no THC (i.e hemp)) has set off a wave of legislation like never seen before. Now state reps can favor marijuana without the fear of people getting high from it. This explains why so many Republicans are sponsoring these bills. √ Utah On Mar. 25, Utah Gov. Gary Herbert signed HB 105 into law, making Utah thefirst state to legalize CBD oil. On Mar. 11, Utahs Senate unanimously passed the bill, sponsored by Republican Rep. Gage Froerer, which instructs the states Department to Agriculture to grow low-THC industrial hemp for the purpose of producing cannabis oil. Known as the Plants Extracts Amendment, the bill allows Utah resdients to acquire the medicine in Colorado and bring it back to Utah. √ Alabama On Apr. 1, Gov. Robert Bentley signed Carlys Law, named for three-year-old Carly Chandler, makingAlabama thesecond state to legalize CBD oil. On Mar. 11, Alabamas Senate voted unanimously in favor of SB 174. The bill, sponsored by Republican Sen. Paul Sanford, calls for the University of Alabama to conduct research into cannibidiols efficacy in treating neurological conditions such as epilepsy. UAB would be able to prescribe the oil to approved patients. One million dollars has been allocated for the study. √ Kentucky On Apr. 11, Gov. Steve Beshear signed SB 124 into law, making Kentucky the third state to legalize CBD oil. On Mar. 12, Kentuckys Senate unanimously approved the bill, sponsored by Republican Sen. Julie Denton. On Mar, 26, the House did the same. The new law alows the University of Kentucky and University of Louisville med schools to conduct research into CBD oil and provide it to patients enrolled in the trial program. √ Wisconsin On Apr. 16, Gov. Scott Walker signed AB 726 into law, making Wisconsin thefourth state to legalize CBD oil. Its unclear where and by whom the oil is going to be produced. √ MIssissippi On Apr. 17, Gov. Phil Bryant signed a bill named for two-year-old Harper Grace Durval, making Mississippi thefifth state to legalize CBD oil. The bill calls for the National Center for Natural Products Research in Oxford to produce the medicine. √ Tennessee In May, Gov. Bill Haslam signed a bill that directs Tennessee Tech University to create a research program to study the efficacy of CBD oil used to prevent seizures, making Tennessee the sixth state to legalize CBD oil. The University is required to provide oil to other schools of medicine. All research must be completed by 2018. √ South Carolina CBD oil legislation passed South Carolinas House (92-5) and Senate (unanimous), and became law on May 28 when Gov. Nikki Haley did not veto the bill, making South Carolina the eighth state to legalize CBD oil. Th bill requires a clinical trial to be established at the University of South Carolina. √ Iowa On Apr. 9, the House Public Safety Committee passed a CBD oil bill by a 13-5 margin. The legislation, already been approved by the Senate, is strictly intended for patients with epilepsy or other seizure disorders. It allows for possession of a six-months supply (32 ounces) and calls for the University of Iowa to conduct a CBD study. Patients will need to go out-of-state (presumably to Colorado) to acquire the oil. Gov. Terry Branstad signd the bill into law on May 30, making Iowa the ninth state to legalize CBD oil. √ Florida On Apr. 22, HB 843 passed the House Judiciary Committee by a 15-3 vote. The bill, sponsored by Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz, calls for four regional orginizations around the state to grow, test and dispense the oil. A patient registry would be created. Unlike other CBD legislation, HB 843 is not limited to seizure conditions; patients with Parkinsons, Alzheimers, PTSD and cancer would also qualify. It was passed by a 111-17 margin on May 1. The Senate version passed the bill by a 36-3 margin on May 2. Gov. Rick Scott signed th bill into law on June 16, making Florida the 10th state to legalize CBD oil. √ North Carolina On June 27, the state legislature passed CBD-oil bills (there was only on nay vote). The legislation calls for a trial study to be conducted by the states top four universities - UNC, Duke, Wake Forest and East Carolina. Th primarry focus is making making the oil avaialble to youngsters who suffer from seizures. Neurologists are responsble for providing the medicine. Gov. Pat McCrory signed the bill into law into law on July 3, making North Carolina the 11th state to legalize CBD oil. Georgia HB 885, CBD oil legislation known as Haleighs Hope Act (named for four-year-old Haleigh Cox), failed to receive a Senate vote after sailing through Georgias House on Mar. 4. However, in May, Gov. Nathan Deal signed an executiuve order calling for a study. The British firm GW Pharmaceuticals and Georgia Regents University ared collaborating on the research. The legislation is being reintroduced for the 2015 session. Missouri On May 1, the Missouri House (136-12) and Senate (unanimous) passed CBD-only leglislation. The oil in this case is called hemp extract. The bill directs the state to create a research program at a university. Gov. Jay Nixon is expected to sign the bill. New York On June 3, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that the state has entered into an agreement with GW Pharmaceuticals to investigate the efficacy of cannabidiol use by children suffering from the seizure disorders Dravets syndrome and Lennox-Gastuat syndrome. The clinical trials will take place at hospitals, universities and medical colleges. GW is already working with NYUs Langone Medical Center on a trial involving 60 children and their CBD product, Epidiolex. New York passed a broader medical marijuana bill on June 20. For more info about states with pending marijuana legislation, go here.
Posted on: Mon, 15 Dec 2014 20:00:01 +0000
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