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Gov. Walker says he supports CBD oil bill

Gov. Walker says he supports CBD oil bill
Posted at 5:25 PM, Feb 15, 2017
and last updated 2017-02-15 18:25:10-05

MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Gov. Scott Walker says he supports a measure that would legalize possession of a marijuana extract used to treat seizures.

Walker told reporters Wednesday that he's mainly concerned about opening the door to full-fledged legalization of marijuana but the bill appears to be crafted narrowly enough to avoid that.

The bill legalizes possession of cannabidiol oil with a doctor's certification. The oil doesn't produce a high. The Senate overwhelmingly passed the measure last week. The Assembly Committee on Children and Families was set to hold a public hearing on the bill Wednesday.

The Assembly passed a similar measure last session but it died in the Senate.
 

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