Tennessee state Rep. Mike Carter, a Republican from Ooltewah, said he is looking into introducing a bill that would allow a cannabis-derived oil be used in the state for treatment of a certain, severe form of epilepsy.NASHVILLE – State Rep. Mike Carter said he is continuing to explore introducing legislation amending Tennessee’s strict anti-marijuana laws to allow possession of a cannabis-derived oil seemingly effective in treating a rare form of epilepsy.
“I am considering and looking at filing a bill that allows a parent to have cannabidiol oils in their possession for the use with a person of intractable seizures as determined by a doctor,” the Ooltewah Republican and former judge said. “And you can’t get high on it.”
Top House Republican leaders say they’re open to considering such a bill.
The lawmaker opposes a more comprehensive medical marijuana law introduced by Democratic state Rep. Sherry Jones, of Nashville.
“This is not medical marijuana,” Carter said of his approach.