Georgia governor signs expansion of who can legally possess CBD oil
ATLANTA Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal approved an expansion of the states medical marijuana program on Tuesday, allowing people being treated for six additional medical conditions to possess cannabis oil.
The new qualifying conditions include autism, AIDS, Tourettes syndrome, and Alzheimers disease. Patients must register with the state to be eligible and have a doctors permission.
Many of the additions restrict use to patients who are in severe or end-stage condition. The new law also allows people in a hospice program, regardless of diagnosis, to legally possess the oil thats low in THC, the chemical responsible for the marijuana high.
The measures sponsor, Rep. Allen Peake, has received national attention for his work on the issue and taking part in a network that gets the oil into patients hands from other states where it can be sold and manufactured legally. Georgia doesnt allow that. Peake introduced separate legislation this year to allow a small number of medical cannabis manufacturers licensed and regulated by the state but opposition from Deal and law enforcement halted any debate.
Im grateful to my colleagues, Speaker David Ralston ...
