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GA HR1417

Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/5/2018

Primary Sponsor

Alan Powell

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017-2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a Joint Study Committee on Cultivation, Manufacture, and Dispensing of Medical Cannabis Low THC Oil, noting that Georgia legalized use of low THC oil in 2016 but does not allow in-state cultivation or manufacture
  • Directs the committee to study security and control of the process from seed acquisition to plant destruction, quality control including labeling and independent lab testing for purity and safety, and dispensing requirements including staff competency and dosing training
  • Requires the committee to develop findings on security safeguards, licensee qualification systems, and a plan to ensure low THC oil is available statewide at affordable prices to registered patients and caregivers
  • Composed of 6 legislative members — 3 senators appointed by the President of the Senate and 3 representatives appointed by the Speaker, with one cochairperson designated from each chamber
  • Committee members may receive per diem allowances for up to 5 days, funded from Senate and House appropriations, and the committee stands abolished on December 1, 2018

Legislative Description

Joint Study Committee on Cultivation, Manufacture, and Dispensing of Medical Cannabis Low THC Oil; create

Last Action

House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

3/23/2018

Full Bill Text

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