Charlotte's Web Medical Access Act of 2017

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Bill Number

HR 2273

Introduced

May 1, 2017

Latest Action

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

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Topics

Bank accounts, deposits, capital Crime and Law Enforcement Drug trafficking and controlled substances Fraud offenses and financial crimes Horticulture and plants State and local government operations

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Summary

Charlotte's Web Medical Access Act of 2017

This bill amends the Controlled Substances Act (CSA):

to add definitions for the terms "cannabidiol" and "cannabidiol-rich plants,"
to exclude cannabidiol and cannabidiol-rich plants from the definition of marijuana, and
to remove cannabidiol and cannabidiol-rich plants from coverage under the CSA.

The bill also removes cannabidiol and cannabidiol-rich plants from coverage under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

Finally, it specifies that no provision of this bill prohibits or restricts the use, production, or distribution of marijuana in a state in which such activities are legal under state law.

Actions

Jun 2, 2017

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
May 5, 2017

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 1, 2017

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Financial Services, 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.
May 1, 2017

Introduced in House

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