Pubdate: Fri, 06 Feb 2015
Source: Washington Post (DC)
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Author: Laura Vozzella

LIMITED MEDICAL MARIJUANA ADVANCES

The Virginia Senate passed a bill Thursday that would allow people 
with severe epilepsy to possess a form of medical marijuana without 
fear of criminal prosecution.

The measure would allow the use of two oils extracted from marijuana 
that lack the plant's intoxicating properties but help alleviate 
debilitating seizures. The bill provides a way for epileptics or 
their legal guardians to avoid prosecution for possession of 
cannabidiol oil (also known as CBD) and THC-A oil.

Sponsored by Sen. David W. Marsden (D-Fairfax), the bill passed with 
near-unanimous support. The bill still needs to go to the House and 
to Gov. Terry McAuliffe (D) for his signature.
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