A. As used in this section, “botanical cannabis,” “cannabis oil,” “cannabis product,” and “practitioner” mean the same as those terms are defined in § 4.1-1600.

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Terms Used In Virginia Code 54.1-3408.3

  • Practitioner: means a physician, dentist, licensed advanced practice registered nurse pursuant to § Virginia Code 54.1-3401

B. A practitioner in the course of his professional practice may issue a written certification for the use of cannabis products for treatment or to alleviate the symptoms of any diagnosed condition or disease determined by the practitioner to benefit from such use in accordance with the provisions of § 4.1-1601.

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