Pubdate: Fri, 06 May 2016
Source: Tulsa World (OK)
Copyright: 2016 Associated Press
Contact:  http://www.tulsaworld.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/463

HOUSE APPROVES BILL EXPANDING USE OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA OIL TO ALL AGES

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - The Oklahoma House has given final approval to 
legislation that expands the medical use of an oil derived from marijuana.

The House voted 69-14 for the measure and sent it to Gov. Mary Fallin 
to be signed into law.

The treatment allows the medically supervised use of cannabidiol, a 
non-intoxicating derivative of marijuana.

Backers say the oil effectively treats people who experience 
epileptic seizures. Previously, its use was limited to children under 
18, but the bill approved Thursday removes the age restriction.

The measure also allows its use to treat spasticity due to multiple 
sclerosis, paraplegia and symptoms of chronic wasting disease.

Last year, Fallin signed legislation authorizing the use of 
cannabidiol in children but said she remains opposed to legalizing 
all medical marijuana.
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