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MI HB4745

Bill

Status

Passed

7/14/2021

Primary Sponsor

Jim Lilly

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Origin

House of Representatives

101st Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 3 of the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act to modify definitions related to medical marihuana use and patient protections.

  • Defines "bona fide physician-patient relationship" to require physicians review medical records, complete full patient assessment, maintain records per medical standards, provide follow-up care to monitor marihuana efficacy, and notify primary care physician if patient consents.

  • Expands "debilitating medical condition" to include any condition or treatment approved by the marijuana regulatory agency, in addition to existing conditions like cancer, glaucoma, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis C, ALS, Crohn's disease, and Alzheimer's agitation.

  • Clarifies definitions for primary caregivers (must be 21+ years old with no felony convictions in past 10 years and no drug-related or assaultive crime convictions ever), qualifying patients, marihuana plants, and usable marihuana.

  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment with immediate effect; approved by Governor July 13, 2021, effective date October 11, 2021.

Legislative Description

Marihuana: other; certain definitions in the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act; modify. Amends sec. 3 of 2008 IL 1 (MCL 333.26423).

Marihuana: other

Last Action

Assigned Pa 62'21 With Immediate Effect

7/14/2021

Committee Referrals

Regulatory Reform4/29/2021

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