Possession or distribution of marijuana for medical purposes; Crohn's disease. (HB1637)
Introduced By
Del. Glenn Davis (R-Virginia Beach) with support from co-patrons Del. Chris Peace (R-Mechanicsville), and Del. Sam Rasoul (D-Roanoke)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Possession or distribution of marijuana for medical purposes; Crohn's disease. Provides an affirmative defense in a prosecution for the possession of marijuana if the marijuana is in the form of cannabidiol oil or THC-A oil possessed pursuant to a valid written certification issued by a practitioner of medicine or osteopathy licensed by the Board of Medicine for purposes of treating Crohn's disease or alleviating such patient's symptoms. The bill provides that a practitioner shall not be prosecuted for distribution of marijuana for the treatment of or for alleviating the symptoms of Crohn's disease. Read the Bill »
Outcome
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/04/2017 | Committee |
| 01/04/2017 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/17 17101991D |
| 01/04/2017 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
| 01/13/2017 | Assigned Courts sub: Criminal Law |
| 01/17/2017 | Impact statement from VDH (HB1637) |
| 01/30/2017 | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table |
| 02/01/2017 | Subcommittee failed to recommend reporting (5-Y 5-N) |
| 02/07/2017 | Left in Courts of Justice |