Proposed Medical Cannabis Bill Compromise

As Introduced Terminology
*marijuana used throughout *dispensaries used throughout

Compromise Language Terminology

*cannabis used throughout *alternative treatment centers used throughout

Qualifying Conditions

*Cancer, glaucoma, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis C, Tourette's syndrome, ALS, PTSD *A serious condition that produces wasting, severe nausea, seizures, severe and persistent muscle spasms, or severe, debilitating pain

Qualifying Conditions

*Cancer, glaucoma, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis C, Tourette's syndrome, ALS, PTSD *A serious condition that produces wasting, severe nausea, seizures, severe and persistent muscle spasms, or intractable pain

Home Cultivation
*Patients who live over 15 miles from a dispensary (or their designated caregiver) could cultivate *Limited to 12 plants in an enclosed, locked location

Home Cultivation

Registry Identification Cards

*Patients must submit their practitioners written certification and get an ID from the health dept

Registry Identification Cards

*Patients must submit their practitioners written certification and get an ID from the health dept

Dispensary Regulations
*Most counties would have zero or one dispensary *Application process considers applicants character, the location, business and safety plans *Health department develops rules for oversight, record keeping, safety, security, and labeling *Localities could develop zoning regulations *Any dispensary that violated the rules or the law could have its registration revoked or suspended *All staff must be at least 21

Alternative Treatment Center Regulations

*Most counties would have zero or one center *Application process considers applicants character, the location, business and safety plans * Health department develops rules for oversight, record keeping, safety, security, and labeling *Seed-to-sale tracking *Restrictions on signage, marketing, advertising, and display *Commissioner must consult with Law Enforcement regarding security rules *Localities could develop zoning regulations *Any centers that violated the rules or the law could have its registration revoked or suspended *All staff must be at least 21

Restrictions and Limitations on Patients

*Driving under the influence prohibited *Does not allow smoking in public or in front of a minor *Creates new felony for diverting marijuana for sale

Restrictions and Limitations on Patients

*Driving under the influence prohibited *Smoking prohibited. Vaporization permitted. * Civil penalty for smoking imposed *Creates new felony for diverting marijuana for sale

Fees

*Patients pay $100, or $25 (SSDI, SSI, or Medicaid) *Dispensaries pay $15,000 ($1,000 if unsuccessful) *Revenue goes to health commissioner

Fees

*Patients pay $100, or $25 (SSDI, SSI, or Medicaid) *Centers pay $15,000 ($1,000 if unsuccessful) *After health commissioners costs of administration are covered, excess revenue goes to law enforcement