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AR HB1556

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/9/2017

Primary Sponsor

Deborah Ferguson

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly (2017 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 98 (the "Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment of 2016") by adding a new subdivision to the definition of "written certification"
  • Prohibits physicians from issuing written certificates to patients based on assessments performed through telemedicine
  • Requires in-person medical evaluations for patients seeking medical marijuana certifications
  • Approved on March 9, 2017

Legislative Description

To Amend The Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment Of 2016 To Prohibit Telemedicine As The Method By Which A Qualifying Patient Obtains A Written Certification.

Last Action

Notification that HB1556 is now Act 438

3/9/2017

Committee Referrals

Public Health, Welfare And Labor2/23/2017

Full Bill Text

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