EL PASO, Texas – The Texas compassionate use was signed into law by Gov. Gregg Abbott on June 1. It legalized the medical use of low THC cannabis oil for seizure patients, but those in need will have to wait more than a year to get their hands on it.
The Department of Public Safety published regulations for dispensation on its website. It outlines the qualifications for cultivating and dispensing cannabis oil in Texas.
Although dispensaries aren’t set to open until September 2017, Senator Jose Rodriguez who is a coauthor on the bill said dispensation regulations are an important step in the process.
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