HB1082 Summary

• Extends written certification validity from one year to three years for patients with chronic debilitating medical conditions.

• Removes "bona fide" relationship requirement for physicians and advanced practice registered nurses certifying patients for medical cannabis, though initial in-person consultation required before telehealth cannabis certifications.

• Expands definition of "manufactured cannabis products" to include devices for safe pulmonary administration, edible cannabis products, and pre-rolled cannabis flower products.

• Defines "waiting room" in retail dispensaries accessible to general public members accompanying qualifying patients or caregivers, with prohibition on cannabis storage, display, or sales in that area.

• Allows dispensary-to-dispensary transfers of up to 800 ounces of cannabis within 30 days (or other amounts with department approval) to ensure patient access and for approved purposes.

• Establishes Medical and Adult Use of Cannabis Working Group to develop recommendations for dual-use regulatory system allowing both medical and adult-use cannabis access, with report due by January 2024.