An Act relative to medical marijuana oversight
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to establish oversight for medical marijuana in Massachusetts. It seeks to standardize regulations surrounding the cultivation, distribution, and dispensing of medical cannabis, ensuring quality control and patient safety. The bill also intends to create a framework for tracking and reporting data related to medical marijuana usage. Specifically, it directs the Cannabis Policy Committee to study and make recommendations regarding these aspects of the medical marijuana program.
Key provisions
- Directs the Cannabis Policy Committee to study medical marijuana oversight.
- Requires the Department of Public Health to develop regulations for medical marijuana.
- Establishes a system for tracking and reporting data on medical marijuana usage.
- Addresses quality control standards for medical cannabis products.
Who is affected
- Patients with qualifying medical conditions
- Medical marijuana dispensaries
- Cannabis cultivators
- The Cannabis Policy Committee
- The Department of Public Health
Notable changes
- The bill mandates the development of specific regulations for medical marijuana.
- It introduces a data tracking and reporting system to monitor the medical cannabis program.
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