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Alabama lawmakers approve medical marijuana measure [View all]
Source: Reuters
Alabama lawmakers approve medical marijuana measure
BY VERNA GATES
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama Thu Mar 20, 2014 6:20pm EDT
(Reuters) - A medical marijuana bill unanimously passed both the Alabama House and Senate on Thursday and is headed to the desk of Gov. Robert Bentley, who has said he will sign it into law.
The measure makes it legal to possess only a prescribed medical grade extract known as CBD or cannabidiol, which is non-intoxicating.
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Called Carly's Law, the bill in Alabama originated to help control violent seizures suffered by a toddler with a severe neurological disorder.
The girl's family won the backing of Republican state Rep. Mike Ball, sponsor of the bill, and the governor, who has indicated his support.
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BY VERNA GATES
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama Thu Mar 20, 2014 6:20pm EDT
(Reuters) - A medical marijuana bill unanimously passed both the Alabama House and Senate on Thursday and is headed to the desk of Gov. Robert Bentley, who has said he will sign it into law.
The measure makes it legal to possess only a prescribed medical grade extract known as CBD or cannabidiol, which is non-intoxicating.
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Called Carly's Law, the bill in Alabama originated to help control violent seizures suffered by a toddler with a severe neurological disorder.
The girl's family won the backing of Republican state Rep. Mike Ball, sponsor of the bill, and the governor, who has indicated his support.
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Read more: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/03/20/us-medicalmarijuana-alabama-idUSBREA2J2BU20140320
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