Virginia 2023 Regular Session

Virginia Senate Bill SB1337

Introduced
1/11/23  
Refer
1/11/23  
Report Pass
2/2/23  
Engrossed
2/7/23  
Refer
2/9/23  
Report Pass
2/16/23  
Engrossed
2/21/23  
Engrossed
2/22/23  
Enrolled
3/7/23  

Caption

Medical marijuana program; product, registration, dispensing, and recordkeeping requirements.

Impact

The impact of SB1337 on state laws includes the formal establishment of licensing requirements for pharmaceutical processors, which are now required to implement safety measures and adhere to specific dispensing protocols. It significantly changes how medical cannabis is accessed by patients, facilitating a more regulated environment for the production and distribution of cannabis products. This also entails stipulations on dosage limits, product testing, and the secure handling of cannabis products, thereby establishing a safer framework for users in Virginia.

Summary

SB1337 is aimed at establishing a comprehensive framework for the regulation of medical marijuana in Virginia. It outlines the processes for product registration, dispensing, and recordkeeping requirements for pharmaceutical processors and cannabis dispensing facilities. The bill mandates that a Board of Pharmacy will oversee the implementation of regulations, ensuring compliance with health, safety, and security standards across the state. This legislation is pivotal in managing the cannabis industry by creating a structured approach to its growth and regulation in Virginia.

Sentiment

The general sentiment surrounding SB1337 appeared to be supportive among health professionals and advocates for medical marijuana, as it intends to create a more reliable and safe system for medical cannabis use. However, there were also concerns regarding the possible complications that could arise from excessive regulation, which some believe could hinder accessibility for patients who genuinely need these products.

Contention

Notable points of contention included the potential for overregulation, which critics argue could limit access to medical marijuana for patients and complicate the operations of cannabis businesses. There were also discussions about how these regulations might affect the costs of cannabis products, with concerns that stringent requirements could lead to increased prices, ultimately impacting the patients who rely on affordable access to medicinal cannabis.

Companion Bills

VA HB1846

Same As Medical marijuana program; product, registration, dispensing, and recordkeeping requirements.

Previously Filed As

VA HB1989

Medical cannabis program; changes requirements for product labels, dispensing cannabis products.

VA HB391

Medical cannabis program; product labels, delivery, marijuana delivery operators.

VA HB391

An Act to amend and reenact §§ 4.1-1600, 4.1-1602, and 4.1-1603 of the Code of Virginia, relating to medical cannabis program; product labels; delivery.

VA SB543

Marijuana and hemp products; enforcement.

VA SB2294

Allowable amounts of usable medical marijuana, medical marijuana recordkeeping, cannabinoid edible products, patient qualifications, and disclosure of information.

VA HB1203

Definitions of medical marijuana products.

VA SB542

Cannabis control; establishes framework for creation of retail marijuana market, penalties, report.

VA HB642

Cannabis control; establishes framework for creation of retail marijuana market, penalties, report.

VA HB395

An Act To Amend Titles 3, 4, And 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Hemp, Marijuana, And Marijuana Products.

VA HB2775

Hemp product; clarifies definition.

Similar Bills

VA HB1989

Medical cannabis program; changes requirements for product labels, dispensing cannabis products.

VA HB391

Medical cannabis program; product labels, delivery, marijuana delivery operators.

VA HB391

An Act to amend and reenact §§ 4.1-1600, 4.1-1602, and 4.1-1603 of the Code of Virginia, relating to medical cannabis program; product labels; delivery.

OR HB3613

Relating to pharmaceutical purchasing; prescribing an effective date.

VA SB542

Cannabis control; establishes framework for creation of retail marijuana market, penalties, report.

VA HB642

Cannabis control; establishes framework for creation of retail marijuana market, penalties, report.

KY HB772

AN ACT relating to pharmaceutical manufacturers.

VA HB642

An Act to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-2499.8, 2.2-2818, 2.2-2905, 2.2-3114, 2.2-3711, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, 2.2-3802, 2.2-4024, 3.2-4112, 3.2-4113, 3.2-4116, 3.2-4126, 3.2-5145.1, 3.2-5145.2:1, 3.2-5145.4, 4.1-103, 4.1-105, 4.1-352, 4.1-600, 4.1-601, 4.1-603, 4.1-604, 4.1-606, 4.1-607, 4.1-611, 4.1-614, 4.1-621, 4.1-1100, 4.1-1101, 4.1-1121, 4.1-1402, 4.1-1500, 4.1-1501, 4.1-1502, 4.1-1600 through 4.1-1603.2, 4.1-1604, 5.1-13, 9.1-1101, 15.2-912.4, 16.1-69.40:1, 16.1-260, 16.1-273, 16.1-278.9, 18.2-46.1, 18.2-247, 18.2-248, 18.2-248.01, 18.2-251, 18.2-251.03, 18.2-251.1:1, 18.2-251.1:2, 18.2-251.1:3, 18.2-252, 18.2-254, 18.2-255, 18.2-255.1, 18.2-255.2, 18.2-258, 18.2-258.02, 18.2-258.1, 18.2-265.1, 18.2-265.2, 18.2-265.3, 18.2-287.2, 18.2-308.012, 18.2-308.4, 18.2-371.2, 18.2-460, 18.2-474.1, 19.2-66, 19.2-81, 19.2-81.1, 19.2-83.1, 19.2-188.1, 19.2-303.01, 19.2-386.22 through 19.2-386.25, 19.2-389, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, 19.2-389.3, 19.2-392.02, 19.2-392.6 and 19.2-392.12:1, as they shall become effective, 22.1-206, 22.1-277.08, 23.1-1301, 46.2-105.2, 46.2-347, 48-17.1, 53.1-231.2, 54.1-2903, 54.1-3401, 54.1-3443, 58.1-301, and 59.1-200 of the Code of Virginia; to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Subtitle II of Title 2.2 a part labeled D, containing a chapter numbered 61, consisting of a section numbered 2.2-6100, by adding in Chapter 6 of Title 4.1 sections numbered 4.1-629 and 4.1-630, by adding in Title 4.1 chapters numbered 7 through 10, consisting of sections numbered 4.1-700 through 4.1-1010, by adding sections numbered 4.1-1102 through 4.1-1105, 4.1-1106, 4.1-1106.1, 4.1-1113, 4.1-1114, 4.1-1115, 4.1-1117, 4.1-1118, and 4.1-1119, by adding in Title 4.1 a chapter numbered 12, consisting of sections numbered 4.1-1200 through 4.1-1206, by adding in Chapter 13 of Title 4.1 sections numbered 4.1-1300, 4.1-1301, and 4.1-1303 through 4.1-1309, by adding in Chapter 14 of Title 4.1 sections numbered 4.1-1403 through 4.1-1407, by adding a section numbered 4.1-1602.1, by adding in Title 4.1 a chapter numbered 17, consisting of sections numbered 4.1-1700 through 4.1-1705, by adding in Article 2 of Chapter 1 of Title 6.2 a section numbered 6.2-108, and by adding in Chapter 44 of Title 54.1 a section numbered 54.1-4426; and to repeal Article 4 (§§ 3.2-4122 through 3.2-4126) of Chapter 41.1 of Title 3.2 and §§ 3.2-5145.4:1, 4.1-1101.1, 4.1-1105.1, 18.2-248.1, and 18.2-251.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to cannabis control; retail market; penalties.