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Introduced
03/01/2019
03/01/2019
In Committee
03/04/2019
03/04/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/26/2020
06/26/2020
Introduced Session
2019-2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to health, so as to repeal the Low THC Oil Patient Registry; to amend Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to physicians, acupuncture, physician assistants, cancer and glaucoma treatment, respiratory care, clinical perfusionists, and orthotics and prosthetics practice, so as to repeal provisions relating to use of marijuana for treatment of cancer and glaucoma and provide for medical use of marijuana; to provide for the addition of debilitating conditions; to provide for controlled substances therapeutic relief, limitations, and rule making; to provide for registration of marijuana dispensaries; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill:
- Repeals the Low THC Oil Patient Registry and provides for the medical use of marijuana in Georgia.
- Defines key terms like "debilitating medical condition," "designated caregiver," and "medical marijuana."
- Establishes a process for qualifying patients and designated caregivers to register and obtain registry identification cards to use and possess medical marijuana.
- Requires the Department of Public Health to adopt rules governing the registration process and the addition of new qualifying medical conditions.
- Authorizes the Department of Revenue to register and regulate medical marijuana dispensaries, including setting application and renewal fees.
- Establishes a tracking system to monitor the growth, processing, and distribution of medical marijuana.
- Provides protections for cardholders against discrimination in employment, housing, and medical care.
- Imposes penalties for violations of the law, including revocation of registry identification cards and dispensary registration certificates.
The bill is intended to allow Georgia residents with qualifying medical conditions to legally access and use medical marijuana.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (6)
Gloria Butler (D)*,
Harold Jones (D)*,
Jennifer Jordan (D)*,
Nan Orrock (D)*,
Sheikh Rahman (D)*,
Valencia Seay (D)*,
Last Action
Senate Read and Referred (on 03/04/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| BillText | http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/20192020/183488.pdf | 03/02/2019 |
| Bill | http://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/en-us/display/20192020/sb/232 | 03/02/2019 |
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