Governor Robert Bentley has signed legislation, House Bill 61, to protect qualified patients eligible for CBD therapy under a physician’s authorization from criminal prosecution.
The measure, known as ‘Leni’s Law’, will allow qualified patients to possess CBD preparations containing up to three percent THC. The measure passed in the Senate by a vote of 29 to 3 and in the House in a 95 to 4 vote. While existing state law permits qualified patients to use CBD if they are part of state-sponsored clinical trial, this measure will legally protect qualified patients who possess the substance outside of a clinical trial environment.
The new law takes effect June 1st, 2016.
National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws – Advocacy Campaigns
