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Introduced
01/19/2023
01/19/2023
In Committee
01/19/2023
01/19/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/28/2023
04/28/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Legalization of cannabis. Legalizes the sale and use of cannabis by a person at least 18 years of age. Requires the Indiana department of health to establish a program to issue a medical cannabis identification card to a patient whose physician has recommended cannabis to treat a medical condition. Permits the sale of cannabis to a person less than 18 years of age if the person has been issued a medical cannabis identification card, and exempts purchases by a medical cannabis cardholder from sales tax. Makes conforming amendments.
AI Summary
This bill legalizes the sale and use of cannabis by a person at least 18 years of age. It requires the Indiana Department of Health to establish a program to issue medical cannabis identification cards to patients whose physicians have recommended cannabis to treat a medical condition. The bill permits the sale of cannabis to a person under 18 with a medical cannabis card and exempts those purchases from sales tax. The bill also makes conforming amendments to various laws, such as removing references to "marijuana" and replacing them with "cannabis," and adjusting criminal penalties and laws related to cannabis.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Public Health (on 01/19/2023)
Bill Topics
Health
- ‐ Regulation of Drug Industry and Pharmacies
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
- ‐ Illegal Drugs and Narcotics Control
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2023/bills/house/1615/ | 01/20/2023 |
| BillText | https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2023/bills/house/1615/#1.INTR | 01/20/2023 |
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