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HI SB173

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/20/2017

Primary Sponsor

William Espero

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Origin

Senate

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows primary caregivers to continue cultivating marijuana for qualifying patients until December 31, 2020 (extended from December 31, 2018).

  • Defines "adequate supply" to include seven marijuana plants (at least 12 inches in height or width), seven marijuana seedlings (less than 12 inches), and four ounces of usable marijuana.

  • Authorizes licensed medical marijuana dispensaries to manufacture and distribute edible cannabis products starting July 1, 2018, with requirements for certified kitchen manufacturing, dosage labeling, and testing.

  • Prohibits edible cannabis products from resembling commercially available products (such as gummies or brightly colored candies) that may attract children.

  • Excludes edible cannabis products from the definition of "food" under food safety regulations and establishes food safety code compliance for areas manufacturing edible cannabis products.

Legislative Description

Relating To Medical Marijuana.

Medical Marijuana

Last Action

Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDL/WAM.

2/16/2017

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Labor2/16/2017
Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health1/20/2017

Full Bill Text

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