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Introduced
01/10/2023
01/10/2023
In Committee
01/10/2023
01/10/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/09/2024
05/09/2024
Introduced Session
125th General Assembly
Bill Summary
A bill to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by enacting the "put patients first act"; by adding article 22 to chapter 53, title 44 so as to AUTHORIZE REGISTERED PATIENTS TO USE MARIJUANA FOR MEDICAL PURPOSES, PHYSICIANS TO RECOMMEND THE MEDICAL USE OF MARIJUANA FOR THOSE PATIENTS, AND INDIVIDUALS TO ACT AS REGISTERED CAREGIVERS FOR THOSE PATIENTS, ALL WITH EXCEPTIONS; TO CREATE A CONFIDENTIAL REGISTRY THROUGH WHICH TO ISSUE IDENTIFICATION CARDS TO REGISTERED PATIENTS AND REGISTERED CAREGIVERS; TO PROVIDE CERTAIN DEFENSES AND OTHER PROTECTIONS TO REGISTERED PATIENTS, REGISTERED CAREGIVERS, AND PHYSICIANS FROM CRIMINAL LIABILITY AND PROFESSIONAL DISCIPLINE FOR CONDUCT AUTHORIZED BY THIS ARTICLE; TO AUTHORIZE THE OPERATION OF DISPENSARIES TO CULTIVATE, GROW, AND DISPENSE MARIJUANA FOR MEDICAL USE; TO PROVIDE CERTAIN DEFENSES AND PROTECTIONS TO DISPENSARIES FOR CONDUCT AUTHORIZED BY THIS ARTICLE; TO ALLOW ESTABLISHMENT OF FEES; TO CREATE CRIMINAL PENALTIES; TO PROVIDE FOR THE PROMULGATION OF REGULATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT OF GUIDANCE AND FORMS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; and by repealing article 4 OF chapter 53, title 44 relating to controlled substances therapeutic research.
AI Summary
This bill, the "Put Patients First Act," would authorize the medical use of marijuana in South Carolina. It would create a confidential registry for registered patients and caregivers, establish a regulatory framework for dispensaries to cultivate, grow, and dispense marijuana for medical use, and provide certain legal protections and defenses for registered patients, caregivers, and physicians. The bill also repeals the existing South Carolina law related to controlled substances therapeutic research. Overall, the bill aims to legalize and regulate the medical use of marijuana in the state.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Member(s) request name removed as sponsor: Kilmartin (on 01/12/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3226&session=125&summary=B |
| Fiscal Note - H3226 2023-01-10 Introduced | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/fiscalimpactstatements/H3226%202023-01-10%20introduced.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/3226_20221208.htm |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3226_20221208.htm |
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