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VA HB2218

VA HB2218
Pharmaceutical processors; permits processors to produce & distribute cannabis products.


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Introduced
01/13/2021
In Committee
02/04/2021
Crossed Over
02/02/2021
Passed
Dead
02/08/2021

Introduced Session

2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Pharmaceutical processors; cannabis products. Permits pharmaceutical processors to produce and distribute cannabis products other than cannabis oil. The bill defines the terms "botanical cannabis," "cannabis product," and "usable cannabis." The bill requires the Board of Pharmacy to establish testing standards for botanical cannabis and botanical cannabis products, establish a registration process for botanical cannabis products, and promulgate emergency regulations to implement the provisions of the bill. The bill allows the Board of Pharmacy to assess and collect a one-time botanical cannabis regulatory fee from each pharmaceutical processor, not to exceed $75,000, to cover costs associated with the implementation of the provisions of the bill, including costs for new personnel, training, promulgation of regulations and guidance documents, and information technology. Pharmaceutical processors; cannabis products. Permits pharmaceutical processors to produce and distribute cannabis products other than cannabis oil. The bill defines the terms "botanical cannabis," "cannabis product," and "usable cannabis." The bill requires the Board of Pharmacy to establish testing standards for botanical cannabis and botanical cannabis products, establish a registration process for botanical cannabis products, and promulgate emergency regulations to implement the provisions of the bill. The bill allows the Board of Pharmacy to assess and collect a one-time botanical cannabis regulatory fee from each pharmaceutical processor, not to exceed $75,000, to cover costs associated with the implementation of the provisions of the bill, including costs for new personnel, training, promulgation of regulations and guidance documents, and information technology.

AI Summary

This bill permits pharmaceutical processors to produce and distribute cannabis products other than cannabis oil. It defines key terms like "botanical cannabis," "cannabis product," and "usable cannabis." The bill requires the Board of Pharmacy to establish testing standards for botanical cannabis and cannabis products, set up a registration process for cannabis products, and quickly promulgate emergency regulations to implement the bill's provisions. The Board is also authorized to collect a one-time fee from each pharmaceutical processor, up to $75,000, to cover the costs of implementing the bill.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Continued to 2021 Sp. Sess. 1 in Education and Health (15-Y 0-N) (on 02/05/2021)

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