HB 33
An Act amending the act of April 17, 2016 (P.L.84, No.16), known as the Medical Marijuana Act, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in practitioners, further providing for practitioner registration; in medical marijuana controls, further providing for electronic tracking and for laboratory; and, in Medical Marijuana Advisory Board, further providing for advisory board.
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Bill overview
This bill amends the existing Medical Marijuana Act to clarify and strengthen the program. It focuses on defining key terms like ‘accreditation body’ and ‘approved laboratory,’ outlining the registration process for practitioners, and implementing electronic tracking and laboratory standards. The bill also adjusts the role and responsibilities of the Medical Marijuana Advisory Board, ensuring it has the expertise to oversee the program effectively.
Key provisions
- Defines terms such as ‘accreditation body,’ ‘approved laboratory,’ and ‘independent laboratory’ to ensure consistent testing standards.
- Establishes a process for practitioner registration, including potential conditions or limitations on certification.
- Requires electronic tracking of medical marijuana transactions for increased oversight and security.
- Mandates laboratory testing standards, including potency, purity, and contaminant detection.
- Modifies the Medical Marijuana Advisory Board’s composition and responsibilities.
- Creates a research and development testing category for optimizing medical marijuana crops.
- Addresses quality assurance testing by approved laboratories.
- Clarifies the role of the State testing laboratory in supporting the program.
Who is affected
- Patients with qualifying medical conditions
- Caregivers of patients
- Medical marijuana practitioners
- Grower/processors of medical marijuana
- Independent laboratories
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Cosponsors
Benjamin Sanchez
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