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HI HB2092

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/28/2014

Primary Sponsor

Della au Belatti

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands physicians authorized to certify medical marijuana patients beyond primary care physicians to include board certified pain specialist physicians, oncologists, ophthalmologists, and board certified palliative care physicians.

  • Defines "primary care physician" as a licensed physician practicing internal medicine, family practice, or pediatrics who is designated by the patient as a primary care physician to their insurance provider.

  • Requires all written certifications to include patient name, address, patient identification number, and location where marijuana will be grown, with forms adopted by the Department of Health.

  • Honors all current active medical marijuana permits through their expiration date.

  • Takes effect on January 2, 2015.

Legislative Description

Medical Marijuana; Pain Specialist Physicians; Oncologists; Ophthalmologists; Board Certified Palliative Care Physicians

Last Action

The committee on CPN deferred the measure.

4/1/2014

Committee Referrals

Commerce and Consumer Protection3/21/2014
Health3/6/2014
Health1/21/2014

Full Bill Text

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