SB1833 Summary

• Removes the November 1, 2020 effective date requirement for nonprofit medical marijuana dispensaries to test marijuana and marijuana products for microbial contamination, heavy metals, pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, growth regulators, and residual solvents before dispensing to patients.

• Establishes proficiency testing requirements for independent third-party laboratories and marijuana testing facilities, with the department authorized to conduct proficiency testing through December 31, 2022 and required to conduct it beginning January 1, 2023.

• Authorizes the department to contract with accredited laboratories for proficiency testing and permits remediation through civil penalties, suspension, or revocation of laboratory certifications and licenses.

• Directs the transfer of $41,000,000 from the medical marijuana fund for specified purposes including $15,000,000 to the Arizona Teachers Academy Fund, $10,000,000 for public health programs, and $10,000,000 to the Governor's Office of Highway Safety.

• Authorizes the director to use medical marijuana fund monies to contract with laboratories for proficiency testing compliance and requires annual reporting to the joint legislative budget committee on these expenditures.