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TN HB0514

TN HB0514
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 43; Title 50; Title 56; Title 63; Title 67; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to medical cannabis.


summary

Introduced
01/25/2023
In Committee
04/03/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
05/03/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/03/2023

Introduced Session

113th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As enacted, revises law requiring the governor to appoint three members to the medical cannabis commission, such that at least one member must be a patient who has been diagnosed with a qualifying medical disease or condition and who can establish the diagnosis for purposes of appointment to and service on the commission with a valid letter of attestation. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 43; Title 50; Title 56; Title 63; Title 67; Title 68 and Title 71.

AI Summary

This bill revises the law to require the governor to appoint at least one member to the medical cannabis commission who is a patient diagnosed with a qualifying medical condition and can provide a valid letter of attestation to establish the diagnosis. The bill amends various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated related to medical cannabis. The provisions take effect upon becoming law for the purpose of appointing a patient to the commission starting on July 1, 2023, and for all other purposes on July 1, 2023.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs, Health and Social Services, Justice

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 258 (on 05/03/2023)

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