LUMMA
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 15, 2015)
Legitimate Use of Medical Marijuana Act or the LUMMA
Transfers marijuana from schedule I to schedule II of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA).
Provides that in a state in which marijuana may be prescribed for medical use under state law, no provision of the CSA or of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act shall prohibit or otherwise restrict: (1) the prescription of marijuana for medical use; (2) an authorized patient from obtaining, possessing, transporting, or using marijuana for that individual's medical use; (3) an individual from obtaining, possessing, transporting, or manufacturing marijuana pursuant to an authorization under state law; (4) a pharmacy or other entity authorized under state law to distribute medical marijuana to an authorized patient for medical use from obtaining, possessing, or distributing marijuana for that purpose; or (5) an entity authorized by such state from producing, processing, or distributing marijuana for prescribed medical use.
What just happenedMay 22, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMay 15, 2015
- May 22, 2015Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health Subcommittee - May 15, 2015IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - May 15, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- May 15, 2015IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House