Bill > HB0278

This bill establishes the "Medical Cannabis Act" in Wyoming, which provides for the authorized use of medical cannabis. The key provisions of the bill include: 1) Defining terms such as "medical cannabis," "medical cannabis producer," and "registrant" (someone with a medical cannabis registration card). 2) Authorizing the growing, testing, processing, possession, delivery, and use of medical cannabis by licensed producers and registered individuals. 3) Establishing a licensing system for medical cannabis producers, including requirements and fees. 4) Creating a medical cannabis registration card system administered by the Department of Health, with eligibility criteria and fees. 5) Providing enforcement mechanisms, including random testing and penalties for violations. 6) Establishing a medical cannabis account to fund the administration and enforcement of the act. 7) Providing an affirmative defense for the possession or cultivation of marijuana for those authorized under the act. The bill aims to allow for the medical use of cannabis in Wyoming, while implementing a regulatory framework to ensure proper licensing, testing, and distribution of the substance.

https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2019/HB0278