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ND HB1156

Bill

Status

Passed

4/12/2017

Primary Sponsor

George Keiser

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Origin

House of Representatives

65th Legislative Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends North Dakota Century Code to define "medical marijuana" as cannabis plant parts, seeds, resin, and derivatives used as physician-recommended medicine or herbal therapy, excluding FDA-approved drug products.

  • Prohibits the Workforce Safety and Insurance organization from paying benefits for medical marijuana as a covered treatment under workers' compensation.

  • Prohibits payment of wage loss benefits if the wage loss is related to the use or presence of medical marijuana.

  • Clarifies that the organization cannot pay for various non-medical items including personal hygiene products, non-orthopedic clothing, most furniture, vitamins, weight loss aids, gym memberships, and massage services unless specifically ordered.

  • Applies all provisions to all claims regardless of injury date.

Legislative Description

The definition of medical marijuana and prohibiting the payment of workers' compensation benefits for medical marijuana; and to provide for application.

Last Action

Signed by Governor 04/10

4/12/2017

Committee Referrals

Industry, Business, and Labor1/3/2017

Full Bill Text

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