HI SR45

Urges the legislature to convene a working group to research, discuss, and make recommendations regarding edible medical marijuana products.

Working group must include two Senate members, two House members, the Director of Health, two dispensary representatives, one Drug Policy Forum member, two registered patients, two manufacturers, the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, and the Director of Transportation.

Working group must meet at least four times before January 1, 2017, to discuss edible products, packaging, best practices from other states, quality control, potency standards, and other relevant issues.

Working group meetings must be open to the public with a public comment segment and must submit findings and recommendations to the legislature by January 1, 2017.

Working group is dissolved on June 30, 2017, and the Legislative Reference Bureau is requested to provide research and administrative support.