Two Florida legislators are considering ways to legalize a strain of medical marijuana for children who suffer from seizures.
The proposals from Reps. Katie Edwards, D-Sunrise, and Matt Gaetz, R-Fort Walton Beach, focus on a strain called Charlotte’s Web, which is high in cannabidiol but low in the THC that creates a euphoric high, the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
The strain, which is administered in a liquid form, has been found in studies to reduce seizures in children. It is currently legal in Colorado, one of 21 states with legalized medical marijuana.
Gaetz will lead a House Criminal Justice Subcommittee workshop on the issue on Jan. 9 in Tallahassee, the South Florida Business Journal reports.
These discussions are separate from a constitutional amendment that could appear on the November ballot if the Florida Supreme Court approves the language of the proposal.
