Medical cannabis.
Summary
Defines "medical cannabis", specifies that the term does not include smokable cannabis or cannabis mixed with a food product, and permits the use of medical cannabis by a person with a qualifying medical condition as determined by the person's physician. Establishes a medical cannabis program (program) to permit the cultivation, processing, testing, transportation, and dispensing of medical cannabis by holders of a valid permit. Establishes the Indiana cannabis commission (commission) as a state agency to oversee, implement, and enforce the program, and establishes the commission advisory committee to review the effectiveness of the program. Requires that permit holders take steps to prevent diversion of cannabis to unauthorized persons. Requires that medical cannabis be properly labeled, placed in child resistant packaging, and tested by an independent testing laboratory before being made available for purchase. Prohibits packaging medical cannabis in a manner that is appealing to children. Authorizes research on medical cannabis in accordance with rules set forth by the commission. Makes conforming amendments.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2022
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 10, 2022
Last action Jan 10, 2022
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Total actions
2
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Committee
0
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
J.D. Ford
DDemocratic
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