SB 1647 Summary

• Establishes mandatory testing of marijuana products by certified independent third-party laboratories for contaminants and potency before dispensing to patients, with testing date to be determined by the department.

• Transfers $15 million from the medical marijuana fund to the Arizona Teachers Academy Fund and allocates $10 million for public health councils and programs including teen suicide prevention, maternal mortality review, and poison control.

• Allocates $6.25 million in post-fiscal year 2021-2022 costs for suicide prevention, mental health research, and loan repayment programs for primary care and psychiatric providers in rural areas.

• Allows individuals with current Level I fingerprint clearance cards to satisfy background check requirements for medical marijuana dispensary agents and laboratory agents without separate fingerprinting.

• Allows marijuana facility agents already registered under the adult-use marijuana program to work as nonprofit medical marijuana dispensary agents or laboratory agents without separate registration.