SB 1298 has cleared the Senate Courts of Justice Committee on a 9-4 vote as it seeks to establish affirmative defense for possession of cannabidiol if an individual has written certification that they require the substance due to an approved medical condition.
Affirmative defense establishes a basic set of facts surrounding cannabidiol possession cases. If someone with a qualifying medical condition is caught possessing marijuana, an affirmative defense for the individual would likely result in a more lenient punishment.
SB 1298 covers a number of conditions including but not limited to Alzheimer’s, cancer, and multiple sclerosis. Under current law, only the treatment of intractable epilepsy is covered by the affirmative defense.
It’s time Virginia provided some protection for its citizens suffering from chronic diseases.
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