H766 - Amend Cannabidiol (CBD) Oil Statute (SL 2015-154)

Overview: S.L. 2015-154, as amended by Sec. 48.5 of S.L. 2015-264, does the following:

• Permits hemp extract to be used as an alternative treatment for intractable epilepsy without participation in a pilot study.
• Amends the limited exception to the North Carolina Controlled Substances Act for the use, possession, and administration of hemp extract.
• Amends and repeals certain provisions of the North Carolina Epilepsy Alternative Treatment Act including who qualifies as a "caregiver" and the registration requirements.

The exception to the North Carolina Controlled Substances Act became effective August 1, 2015, and applies to offenses committed on or after that date. The remainder of this act became effective July 16, 2015.