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NY S04406
Bill
Status
3/26/2013
Primary Sponsor
Diane Savino
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AI Summary
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Establishes a medical marihuana program allowing certified patients with serious conditions (cancer, HIV/AIDS, ALS, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, epilepsy, PTSD, and others) to legally possess up to 2.5 ounces per 30-day period with a practitioner certification and Department of Health registry identification card.
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Creates a system for registered organizations (licensed facilities or approved entities) to manufacture, distribute, and dispense medical marihuana to certified patients and designated caregivers, with requirements for security, quality testing, and labor peace agreements with unions.
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Prohibits smoking of medical marihuana in public places or by anyone under 21, and restricts use to non-smoked forms for minors; allows designated caregivers (up to 2 per patient, more if family members) to possess and manage marihuana for certified patients.
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Imposes a 7% excise tax on medical marihuana sales, with revenue distributed to counties where marihuana is manufactured and dispensed, and substance abuse prevention services; requires registered organizations to maintain detailed tracking and reporting systems.
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Protects certified patients, caregivers, practitioners, and dispensary employees from arrest, prosecution, or discrimination based on lawful medical marihuana use; permits patients to appeal denied registry applications to an advisory committee and protects medical care eligibility and custody rights.
Legislative Description
Legalizes the possession, acquisition, use, delivery, transfer, transport or administration of medical marihuana by a certified patient or designated caregiver for a certified medical use; prescribes procedures for such possession, acquisition, etc. including certification of patients by their practitioner, and that, in the practitioner's professional judgment, the serious condition should be treated with the medical use of marihuana; provides that possession or acquisition of marihuana shall be lawful under these provisions provided that the marihuana possessed does not exceed a total aggregate weight of two and a half ounces; directs the department of health to monitor such use and promulgate rules and regulations for registry identification cards; provides for reports by the department of health to the governor and legislature on the medical use of marihuana.
Last Action
PRINT NUMBER 4406D
6/16/2014