Cannabis Oil Bill Signed Into Law

Gov. Bill Haslam

Gov. Bill Haslam

Gov. Bill Haslam signed a bill Monday allowing the use of cannabis oil to treat certain medical conditions, including debilitating seizures.
While Haslam earlier opposed Senate Bill 280, after a review from the state attorney, he was on board.
Cannabis oil is used by people who suffer from seizures or epilepsy where medications have failed.
Under the terms of the law, patients will be allowed to bring cannabis oil into Tennessee for treatment only if it is legally obtained outside of Tennessee. It means patients must have a doctor’s approval.
It’s a class C misdemeanor if patients don’t have proof the cannabis oil was legally obtained.
The bill goes into effect immediately.