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NY A02566
Bill
Status
1/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
John McDonald
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AI Summary
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Authorizes pharmacists employed by registered cannabis organizations who supervise dispensing at cannabis facilities to certify patients for medical cannabis, provided they complete the required two-hour course and register with the office
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Caps the certification fee by pharmacists at $25
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Removes the one-year expiration requirement for medical cannabis registry identification cards, making them non-expiring by default
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Eliminates provisions related to terminal illness certifications that previously allowed cards to remain valid until patient death
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Changes certification requirements from requiring all conditions be met to requiring only one condition be satisfied (patient under continuing care OR likely to receive therapeutic benefit)
Legislative Description
Relates to the content and procedure for certification by pharmacists of patients using medical cannabis; allows a pharmacist employed by a registered organization and responsible for supervising the dispensing of medical cannabis within a cannabis dispensing facility to recommend and certify patients upon consultation within such dispensing facility.
Last Action
referred to higher education
1/7/2026