SPRINGFIELD – Illinois officials have posted emergency rules spelling out how
the state's medical marijuana program will be extended to children under a law
taking effect Jan. 1.
The Department of Public Health posted the regulations online Tuesday.
Children with certain health conditions, including seizures from epilepsy, will
be able to use non-smokable forms of marijuana. But they will need two doctors
to sign forms certifying they think the patient will benefit.
The rules expand a medical marijuana advisory board to include a parent or
caregiver of a patient under age 18 and a medical professional with experience
in pediatrics.
The emergency rules are in effect for 150 days. A draft of permanent rules will
be published later, which will trigger a 45-day public comment period.
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