HB 2744 Summary

• Requires independent third-party laboratories testing medical marijuana to undergo proficiency testing conducted by the department of health services, with remediation options including civil penalties and certification suspension or revocation.

• Changes department authority from permissive ("may") to mandatory ("shall") regarding proficiency testing and remediation of certified laboratories.

• Authorizes the department to use medical marijuana fund monies to renovate the state laboratory to comply with proficiency testing requirements for independent third-party laboratories.

• Maintains existing requirements for laboratory certification including accreditation by national or international accreditation associations, quality assurance programs, chain of custody procedures, and independence from medical marijuana dispensaries and caregivers.

• Requires three-fourths affirmative vote of both houses of the legislature for the amendments to sections 36-2803 and 36-2817 to become effective.