SB 1380 Summary

• Extends validity of written medical cannabis certifications from one year to three years for patients with chronic debilitating medical conditions, as determined by the certifying physician or advanced practice registered nurse.

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

• Defines "waiting room" in medical cannabis retail dispensing locations and allows members of the general public, including primary caregivers and out-of-state patient caregivers, to access this designated area where no cannabis products are displayed or sold.

• Clarifies that each day a violation of medical cannabis statutes occurs or continues constitutes a separate violation, with fines of $100 to $1,000 per violation.

• Shifts responsibility for the continuing education and training program on medical cannabis from the Department of Health to medical cannabis dispensaries working in conjunction with certifying physicians and advanced practice registered nurses.