The Edward O. Hawkins And Thomas C. Slater Medical Marijuana Act
Impact
The inclusion of a criminal background check requirement is designed to enhance the integrity of the medical marijuana industry by ensuring that key personnel do not have felony convictions. If an applicant has a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to any felony offense, their application will be denied. This provision aims to protect public safety and maintain a responsible framework for the cultivation and distribution of medical marijuana within the state.
Summary
S0643 seeks to amend the Edward O. Hawkins and Thomas C. Slater Medical Marijuana Act by introducing new requirements for individuals involved in the medical marijuana sector in Rhode Island. Specifically, the bill mandates that all owners, officers, directors, managers, employees, and those with business interests in various medical marijuana establishments undergo a national criminal background check as part of their application or renewal process. This includes individuals associated with compassion centers, licensed medical marijuana cultivators, and other related entities.
Contention
While proponents of the bill argue that these measures are necessary for safeguarding the community and reinforcing ethical standards within the medical marijuana industry, opponents may express concerns regarding the implications of expanded regulatory oversight. Some may feel that these stringent requirements could limit opportunities for individuals with past offenses who seek to contribute positively to this emerging industry by working in legitimate businesses. Thus, while the bill intends to fortify the legal framework surrounding medical marijuana, it may also spark discussions about inclusivity and fair opportunities in the workforce.
Amends and clarity the current law so that the fee required to be paid by the compassion center to the department of business regulations would be an inventory monitoring and tagging fee. Also authorizes those fees to be paid in installments.
Allowable amounts of usable medical marijuana, medical marijuana recordkeeping, cannabinoid edible products, patient qualifications, and disclosure of information.
AN ACT to create and enact section 19-24.1-24.1 and a new subsection to section 19-24.1-36 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to regulating edible medical marijuana products; and to amend and reenact section 19-24.1-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to definitions of medical marijuana products.
Medical marijuana; medical marijuana transporter license; providing issuance of licenses for premises under certain circumstances; directing creation of inventory manifests documenting certain information; allowing certain licensees to maintain and operate warehouses under certain conditions; effective date; emergency.
Medical marijuana; medical marijuana transporter license; providing issuance of licenses for premises under certain circumstances; directing creation of inventory manifests documenting certain information; allowing certain licensees to maintain and operate warehouses under certain conditions; effective date; emergency.
Medical marijuana; transportation license; allowing transport of medical marijuana to patients; warehouses; inventory manifests and logs; signage; effective date.
Medical marijuana; transportation license; allowing transport of medical marijuana to patients; warehouses; inventory manifests and logs; signage; effective date.