HB 2393 Summary

• Establishes standardized testing requirements for medical marijuana and marijuana products, including mandatory testing for microbial contamination, heavy metals, pesticides, fungicides, growth regulators, and residual solvents before dispensing.

• Requires the department of health services to adopt rules defining testing batches, sampling procedures, and standards based on national or international standards to ensure consistent and scientifically valid test results.

• Mandates that independent third-party laboratories conduct monthly proficiency testing with nationally or internationally accredited providers beginning January 1, 2023, with the department providing supervision and corrective action.

• Requires the department to establish its own state laboratory by December 31, 2025, to test medical marijuana and marijuana products and provide proficiency testing to ensure compliance and consumer safety.

• Repeals section 36-2821 and requires legislative quarterly meetings to review marijuana testing policies, operations, and administrative issues with public input.