CBD Oil Act of 2016

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Bill Number

HR 4779

Introduced

Mar 17, 2016

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

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Topics

Crime and Law Enforcement Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation Drug trafficking and controlled substances Intergovernmental relations State and local government operations

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Summary

CBD Oil Act of 2016

This bill amends the Controlled Substances Act to bar the federal prosecution of an individual who produces, distributes, or uses CBD oil for medical research or medical purposes in compliance with state law.

The term "CBD oil" means a marijuana extract that is composed of a nonpsychoactive proportion of tetrahydrocannabinol and cannabidiol under state law.

Actions

Apr 1, 2016

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Mar 18, 2016

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 17, 2016

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 17, 2016

Introduced in House

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