SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - A House committee deferred until Thursday a measure authorizing a marijuana derivative to treat epileptic seizures.
A primary caregiver offered emotional testimony for support of cannabidiol oil with a THC level of no more than 3%.
The mother of an epiletic child says FDA clearance can take seven to ten years. Tearfully, she said her son doesn't have that much time.
State Senator and Sioux Falls Doctor Blake Curd says the CBD oil must have some THC. Curd spoke of research in Europe that shows some relief with CBD oil alone. But when small doses of THC is added the seizures dropped off dramatically.
The Senate passed an amended version of the bill.