S.B. 2426 Summary

• Adds "restricted access area" definition to medical cannabis dispensary law, designating secure areas where cannabis products are dispensed to qualified individuals.

• Expands access to restricted access areas of dispensaries to include primary caregivers, qualifying out-of-state patients, and caregivers of qualifying out-of-state patients, in addition to qualifying patients.

• Removes language excluding persons with certain felony convictions from employment at dispensaries, replacing it with exclusion only from licensure.

• Repeals the prohibition on sale or transfer of dispensary licenses, allowing voluntary or involuntary transfer of licenses.

• Repeals restrictions on medical cannabis dispensary siting near public housing projects, while maintaining restrictions near schools and playgrounds.

• Clarifies that each day of violation constitutes a separate offense subject to fines of $100 to $1,000 per offense.