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NY S06909
NY S06909Relates to the content and procedure for certification by pharmacists of patients using medical cannabis; allows a pharmacist employed by a registered organization and responsible for supervising the dispensing of medical cannabis within a cannabis dispensing facility to recommend and certify patients upon consultation within such dispensing facility.
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Introduced
05/15/2023
05/15/2023
In Committee
01/03/2024
01/03/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the cannabis law, in relation to certification by pharmacists of patients using medical cannabis
AI Summary
This bill allows pharmacists employed by registered medical cannabis organizations and responsible for supervising the dispensing of medical cannabis to recommend and certify patients to use medical cannabis, provided the pharmacist has completed a two-hour training course and registered with the state office. The bill also removes the requirement that registry identification cards for medical cannabis patients expire after one year, instead allowing the cards to expire on a date specified by the certifying practitioner. Additionally, the bill requires practitioners to make a reasonable effort to consult the prescription monitoring program registry before issuing a medical cannabis certification.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
REFERRED TO HEALTH (on 01/03/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/S6909 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S06909&term=2023&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S06909 |
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