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AR HB1774

AR HB1774
To Amend Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 98, Also Known As The "arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment Of 2016"; And To Modify Requirements Concerning A Pharmacist Consultant.


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Introduced
03/17/2021
In Committee
04/06/2021
Crossed Over
03/29/2021
Passed
04/08/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/12/2021

Introduced Session

93rd General Assembly (2021 Regular)

Bill Summary

AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, AMENDMENT 98, ALSO KNOWN AS THE "ARKANSAS MEDICAL MARIJUANA AMENDMENT OF 2016"; TO MODIFY REQUIREMENTS CONCERNING A PHARMACIST CONSULTANT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Arkansas Constitution's "Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment of 2016" in two key ways. First, it allows physicians to require patients to consult with a pharmacist consultant at a dispensary when the patient receives a medical marijuana certification. Second, it requires dispensaries to provide information to new patients about the availability of a pharmacist consultant, including posting signage and providing contact information. The bill aims to enhance the role of pharmacists in the state's medical marijuana program.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Notification that HB1774 is now Act 666 (on 04/12/2021)

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