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MS SB2818

Bill

Status

Passed

3/30/2022

Primary Sponsor

Rita Potts Parks

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Origin

Senate

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Personnel employed by the Mississippi Department of Health and Department of Revenue solely for implementing the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act are exempt from State Personnel Board requirements through June 30, 2023

  • Both departments are exempted from the Administrative Procedure Act, Mississippi Department of Information Technology Services bid requirements, and Public Procurement Review Board approval for contracts related to the Medical Cannabis Act from February 2, 2022, through June 30, 2023

  • Purchases made by the Department of Health and Department of Revenue for fulfilling their Medical Cannabis Act responsibilities are exempt from standard competitive bidding requirements through June 30, 2023

  • The Mississippi Department of Public Safety must retain fingerprints submitted by the Department of Health and notify the department of any arrests, warrants, convictions, or pending diversion agreements for those individuals

  • Executive directors of the Department of Health and Department of Revenue may negotiate liability limitations for contractors in information technology contracts necessary for implementing the Medical Cannabis Act

Legislative Description

MS Department of Health and MS Department of Revenue; provide certain exemptions for operation required under Medical Cannabis Act.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

3/30/2022

Committee Referrals

Drug Policy2/22/2022
Public Health and Welfare1/17/2022

Full Bill Text

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