DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 823 Original 2018 Regular Session Magee
Abstract: Repeals the termination date for recommending or prescribing marijuana for therapeutic
use.
Present law authorizes the recommendation of marijuana for therapeutic use.
Present law terminates the recommendation of marijuana for therapeutic use on Jan. 1, 2020.
Proposed law repeals the present law termination date.
Present law authorizes the prescribing of marijuana for therapeutic use.
Present law terminates the authority to prescribe marijuana for therapeutic use on Jan. 1, 2020.
(Repeals R.S. 40:1046(J) and R.S. 40:1046(J) as amended and reenacted by ยง2 of Act No. 96 of
2016 R.S.)