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IN HB1377
Bill
Status
1/14/2019
Primary Sponsor
Sue Errington
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AI Summary
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Establishes a medical cannabis program in Indiana allowing qualifying patients with conditions including cancer, glaucoma, HIV/AIDS, epilepsy, PTSD, multiple sclerosis, Crohn's disease, and chronic pain to use cannabis with a physician's written recommendation
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Requires the Indiana State Department of Health to adopt rules by July 1, 2020 creating a medical cannabis registry, licensing system for cultivation/production/dispensing facilities, and product safety standards
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Sets registration fees at no more than $50 for initial registration and $25 for renewal, with registrations valid for one year; qualifying patients and personal caregivers must be Indiana residents at least 18 years old
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Provides legal defenses against arrest and criminal prosecution for marijuana possession and use by registered patients, caregivers, licensed dispensaries, testing laboratories, and transporters operating within the program
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Grants physicians immunity from civil and criminal liability for recommending medical cannabis and prohibits employment or housing discrimination against patient cardholders (unless required by federal law or the employee is impaired at work)
Legislative Description
Medical cannabis. Defines "qualifying patient", and permits a qualifying patient to use medical cannabis under certain circumstances. Requires the state department of health to adopt rules before July 1, 2020: (1) concerning the use, distribution, cultivation, production, and testing of medical cannabis; and (2) developing and implementing a medical cannabis registry. Provides limited reciprocity for holders of nonresident medical cannabis cards. Provides immunity from civil and criminal liability for physicians who recommend the medical use of cannabis. Provides a defense to: (1) arrest; and (2) criminal prosecution; for marijuana possession and use in certain circumstances. Makes conforming amendments. Makes a technical correction.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Public Health
1/14/2019