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GA SB270Medical Cannabis; the location of retail outlets for the dispensing of low THC oil; authorize
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Introduced
02/27/2023
02/27/2023
In Committee
02/28/2023
02/28/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/28/2024
03/28/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Article 9 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to access to medical cannabis, so as to provide for legislative oversight; to authorize the location of retail outlets for the dispensing of low THC oil and products to registered patients at Class 1 and Class 2 production facilities; to authorize the dispensing of low THC oil and products from any Class 1 or Class 2 production licensee by any dispensing licensee; to provide for additional Class 1 and Class 2 production licenses; to provide for criteria; to amend Code Section 31-2A-18 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Low THC Oil Patient Registry, so as to add ulcerative colitis as a condition for which low THC oil may be used for treatment; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends Georgia's medical cannabis laws in several ways. It authorizes the Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission to issue additional Class 1 and Class 2 production licenses for cultivating and manufacturing low THC oil, while capping the total number of production licenses at 13. The bill also allows production licensees to establish retail outlets for dispensing low THC oil at their facilities. Additionally, it adds ulcerative colitis as a qualifying condition for the use of low THC oil and establishes a legislative oversight committee to monitor the commission's operations. The bill aims to increase patient access to medical cannabis products in Georgia.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate Read and Referred (on 02/28/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64922 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/216239 |
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