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Lobbyists, parents, and medical professionals packed a hearing at the State Department of Health to speak on proposed rules for the growing of low thc marijuana known as Charlotte’s Web. January first was a legislative deadline for having the rule ready, but challenges continue to delay the medicine. Bridget Bateman came to speak up for her soon to be 8 year old son Preston.

“Seizures since six months old. He was first diagnosed with infantile spasms, and has morphed into what they call med resistant intractable epilepsy. “

Q:”And you think this offers hope?”“ I do” says Bateman, who son turns 8 this week.

Orlando MD Minh D.Le  told the panel he has seven patients using the drug successfully in Colorado. He asked business interests delaying the rule to put patients ahead of money.

“The law was created for the children, not for the businesses, the greedy money hungry people out there. Yes, you have to sustain a business, but when you start something up, its high risk, high rewards.”

Today’s hearing was a workshop. The rule could take effect in about a month if there are no new challenges. Even then, the substance isn’t likely to be available for patients until the end of the year.