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2017 SESSION
SB 841 Marijuana; possession or distribution for medical purposes, affirmative defense for treatment.
Introduced by: Barbara A. Favola | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Possession or distribution of marijuana for medical purposes; affirmative defense for treatment of certain conditions. Provides an affirmative defense to prosecution for possession of marijuana if a person has a valid written certification issued by a practitioner for cannabidiol oil or THC-A oil for treatment of, or to alleviate the symptoms of, cancer, human immunodeficiency virus, acquired immune deficiency syndrome, Tourette syndrome, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, multiple sclerosis, Crohn's disease, or complex regional pain syndrome. Under current law, only the treatment of intractable epilepsy is covered by the affirmative defense.
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HISTORY
- 11/17/16 Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/17 17101036D
- 11/17/16 Senate: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 01/30/17 Senate: Stricken at the request of Patron in Courts of Justice (14-Y 0-N)