Relating to medical use of cannabis and medical cannabis patient reciprocity with other states; repeals the controlled substances therapeutic research act; repealer

This bill updates New York's medical cannabis program by allowing patients and caregivers to use their state certifications to obtain medical cannabis in other states that have reciprocity agreements. It repeals the previous Controlled Substances Therapeutic Research Act and clarifies rules for how long patient certifications remain valid, including special provisions for terminally ill patients. The legislation also requires practitioners to complete specific training and establishes new limits on how much cannabis patients and caregivers may possess. Additionally, it streamlines the process for registered organizations to verify patient certifications and issue identification cards.