Daily Headlines LIMITED MEDICAL MARIJUANA ADVANCES by Laura Vozzella, (Source:Washington Post)

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The Virginia Senate passed a bill Thursday that would allow people with severe epilepsy to possess a form of medical marijuana without fear of criminal prosecution.



The measure would allow the use of two oils extracted from marijuana that lack the plant's intoxicating properties but help alleviate debilitating seizures. The bill provides a way for epileptics or their legal guardians to avoid prosecution for possession of cannabidiol oil ( also known as CBD ) and THC-A oil.



Sponsored by Sen. David W. Marsden ( D-Fairfax ), the bill passed with near-unanimous support. The bill still needs to go to the House and to Gov. Terry McAuliffe ( D ) for his signature.





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