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Virginia Governor Signs Medical Cannabis Bills Into Law

By Anthony Martinelli in News
February 26, 2015

Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffer has signed into law two measures which legalize the medical use of cannabis extracts for the treatment of epilepsy. Senate Bill 1235 and House Bill 1445 both include emergency clauses, meaning they’ll take effect immediately. The new law allows those with seizure disorders who receive a recommendation from a physician to possess …

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Virginia Legislature Approves Bill to Legalize Medical Use of Cannabis Extracts

By Anthony Martinelli in News
February 19, 2015

Virginia’s Legislature has given approval to House Bill 1445, a proposal that legalizes the use of cannabis extracts (such as oils and tinctures) for the treatment of epilepsy. The measure was approved unanimously by the state’s House of Representatives, and 37 to 1 by the state’s Senate. The proposal will now go to Governor Terry …