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Introduced
03/31/2023
03/31/2023
In Committee
05/24/2023
05/24/2023
Crossed Over
05/09/2023
05/09/2023
Passed
06/07/2023
06/07/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/13/2023
06/13/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend and reenact R.S. 40:1046(G)(1), (3)(a) through (c) and (e), (6)(a) through (c), and (8), relative to the distribution of marijuana for therapeutic use; to provide relative to permitting and regulation of marijuana pharmacies by the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy; to provide for an effective date; and to provide for related matters.
AI Summary
This bill amends the existing law related to the dispensing of medical marijuana in Louisiana. Key provisions include: 1) The Louisiana Board of Pharmacy will develop an annual license for pharmacies to dispense medical marijuana, with a limit of 10 licenses statewide awarded through a competitive process; 2) The licensees can open additional "satellite" locations in their region once certain patient thresholds are met; 3) The bill changes the requirements for when and how the active patient count is conducted; 4) It establishes restrictions on the proximity of marijuana pharmacies to one another; and 5) It defines the term "active, qualified patient" for the purposes of this law. The bill also provides an effective date for when these changes will take effect.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Effective date: 06/13/2023. (on 06/13/2023)
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