Mississippi House passes bill to legalize marijuana oil with tight restrictions
The Mississippi House of Representatives voted Thursday to make a medicinal marijuana oil legal in the state under tightly controlled circumstances.
The House voted 112-6 to pass the final version of House Bill 1231. The Senate still must approve the agreement before it goes to Gov. Phil Bryant for his consideration.
Thursday’s action was a significant development, though, because the House had previously rejected the proposal. The Senate already has agreed to a version of the language.
“I don’t want to get Mississippi 10-year-old children high. I want the seizures to stop.” — Rep. Mark Baker, R-Brandon
The oil is believed to help prevent seizures, and supporters say it doesn’t produce a high. A group of parents who have children with severe epilepsy are asking lawmakers to legalize the oil.
Gulflive
3/27/14
Magnolia Tribune
