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PA SB1238
PA SB1238In preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in program, further providing for lawful use of medical marijuana and for unlawful use of medical marijuana.
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Introduced
05/23/2022
05/23/2022
In Committee
05/23/2022
05/23/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
11/30/2022
11/30/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending the act of April 17, 2016 (P.L.84, No.16), entitled "An act establishing a medical marijuana program; providing for patient and caregiver certification and for medical marijuana organization registration; imposing duties on the Department of Health; providing for a tax on medical marijuana organization gross receipts; establishing the Medical Marijuana Program Fund; establishing the Medical Marijuana Advisory Board; establishing a medical marijuana research program; imposing duties on the Department of Corrections, the Department of Education and the Department of Human Services; and providing for academic clinical research centers and for penalties and enforcement," in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in program, further providing for lawful use of medical marijuana and for unlawful use of medical marijuana.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Medical Marijuana Act to further define "edible medical marijuana products" and allow for their lawful use. It adds a definition for "edible medical marijuana product" and expands the list of permissible forms of medical marijuana to include edible products. The bill also requires the Department of Health to promulgate regulations governing the packaging, labeling, marketing, and appearance of eligible edible medical marijuana products to ensure patient and minor safety. Additionally, the bill removes language that previously prohibited the incorporation of medical marijuana into edible form, allowing patients and caregivers to incorporate medical marijuana into edible products.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Referred to LAW AND JUSTICE (on 05/23/2022)
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