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UT SB0066

Bill

Status

Enrolled

2/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Evan Vickers

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Origin

Senate

2026 General Session

AI Summary

  • Clarifies the Department of Agriculture and Food's authority to establish at least four geographic regions for locating medical cannabis pharmacies through administrative rulemaking

  • Prohibits the licensing board from approving any request to relocate a medical cannabis pharmacy outside of its current assigned geographic region

  • Requires the department to create regions that maximize geographic dispersal of pharmacies to ensure access for the largest number of medical cannabis cardholders

  • Maintains the cap of up to 17 medical cannabis pharmacy licenses statewide, including two licenses issued under Section 4-41a-1006

  • Takes effect May 6, 2026, or immediately upon governor approval if passed by two-thirds majority in both legislative chambers

Legislative Description

Medical Cannabis Pharmacy License Amendments

Controlled Substances

Last Action

Senate/ to Governor in Executive Branch - Governor

3/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment2/11/2026
Rules2/10/2026
Health and Human Services1/20/2026
Rules1/20/2026

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