Pubdate: Fri, 25 Apr 2014
Source: Omaha World-Herald (NE)
Copyright: 2014 Omaha World-Herald Company
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Note: from the Associated Press

IOWA SENATE PASSES MEASURE LEGALIZING FORM OF MARIJUANA TO TREAT
CHRONIC EPILEPSY

DES MOINES (AP) - The Iowa Senate has passed a bill legalizing the use
of a form of marijuana to treat chronic epilepsy.

The measure, which passed 36-12, goes to the House.

It allows the medical use of oil derived from the cannabis plant as a
last-resort treatment for seizures caused by a chronic form of
epilepsy. The oil cannot be smoked and doesn't create a high.

A written recommendation from a neurologist would be required.
Patients and caregivers would have to obtain a registration card
through Iowa's Department of Public Health. Opponents said the bill
sends a signal that marijuana use is OK.  
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