H.B. 1218 - Medical Cannabis Summary

• Amends dispensary licensing fee structure to cap annual renewal fees at $50,000 for first three retail locations and two production centers, with additional retail locations at $20,000 annually, with fees capped at 2.5% annual increases.

• Expands authorized manufactured cannabis products to include pre-rolled cannabis flower products, edible cannabis products, and devices providing safe pulmonary administration with specific material and safety requirements.

• Modifies signage regulations to allow one or two signs up to 1,600 square inches each (instead of a single sign) bearing only business name without pictures or illustrations.

• Requires annual reporting to the legislature on medical cannabis registry and dispensary programs including key performance indicators, licensing data, fees collected, inspections conducted, violations found, and education activities.

• Clarifies escort requirements for non-employees at dispensaries and production centers, allowing construction and maintenance personnel to be reasonably monitored rather than continuously accompanied in areas without cannabis products.