HB5809 Summary

• Changes "excluded offense" waiver requirement from discretionary ("may") to mandatory ("shall") for individuals convicted of possessing, cultivating, transferring, or delivering reasonable amounts of cannabis for medical or recreational use.

• Permits dispensing organizations to offer curbside pickup or drive-through pickup for cannabis and cannabis-infused products.

• Requires Department of Agriculture and Department of Financial and Professional Regulation to issue all agent identification cards through an online application portal.

• Mandates that all application acceptance or denial notifications be sent directly to the agent applicant rather than through their employer organization.

• Grants agents holding valid identification cards access to any facility owned or operated by dispensing, cultivating, infusing, or transportation organizations.