CT HB07057

Expands qualifying conditions for medical marijuana use to include any medical condition or disease for which a controlled substance has been prescribed for more than thirty days, effective July 1, 2015.

Establishes a surcharge on gross receipts paid by licensed marijuana producers to the Commissioner of Revenue Services, beginning January 1, 2017, with rates ranging from 3% to 6.5% depending on the calendar year.

Implements a tiered surcharge system that increases based on the number of registered qualifying patients, with surcharge rates rising from 3% (for 16,000-20,999 patients) to 10% (for 56,000+ patients).

Requires all licensed producers to register with the Commissioner of Revenue Services by October 1, 2016, and submit quarterly surcharge returns with penalties of 10% of unpaid amounts plus interest at 1% per month.

Authorizes the Commissioner of Consumer Protection to suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew a producer's license if the producer fails to comply with surcharge requirements for six or more consecutive months.