Marijuana; possession or distribution for medical purposes. (HB137)
Introduced By
Del. Mark Levine (D-Alexandria) with support from co-patron Del. Marcus Simon (D-Falls Church)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
✗ |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
☐ |
Became Law |
Description
Possession or distribution of marijuana for medical purposes; affirmative defense for treatment of cancer. 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. Under current law, only the treatment of intractable epilepsy is covered by the affirmative defense. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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12/19/2017 | Committee |
12/19/2017 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18101026D |
12/19/2017 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
01/23/2018 | Assigned Courts sub: Subcommittee #1 |
01/24/2018 | Subcommittee recommends striking from docket (8-Y 0-N) |
02/15/2018 | Left in Courts of Justice |
Comments
As long as being mixed w booze n driving is illegal
Now undetectable