SB 1388 - Medical Cannabis Summary

• Changes terminology from "dispensing organizations" to "medical marijuana treatment centers" (MMTCs) and replaces physician "orders" with physician "certifications" for medical cannabis.

• Expands qualifying conditions to include cancer, epilepsy, glaucoma, HIV/AIDS, PTSD, ALS, Crohn's disease, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, and other comparable debilitating medical conditions.

• Authorizes medical marijuana testing facilities to test medical cannabis for potency and contaminants before sale, with Department of Health establishing quality control standards and regulations.

• Requires registration of five additional MMTCs within 6 months after 250,000 active qualifying patients register, with additional five MMTCs registered for each 50,000-100,000 patient milestones above 250,000.

• Removes requirement that physicians complete education course before ordering low-THC cannabis each license renewal cycle; medical directors of MMTCs must complete 2-hour course on safety procedures.