Bill > HB4319

This bill aims to allow the possession and smoking of medical marijuana by authorized persons. The key provisions are: 1. Medical cannabis may only be dispensed to patients and caregivers who have valid identification cards issued by the state bureau. 2. Medical cannabis can be dispensed in various forms, including pills, oils, topicals, and now also in flower (dry leaf or plant) form. 3. Smoking medical cannabis is now explicitly allowed, unlike before. 4. Patients can designate up to two caregivers, and each caregiver can serve up to five patients. 5. Patients and caregivers must possess their identification cards when in possession of medical cannabis. 6. Dispensing, growing, or selling medical cannabis without proper permits is still prohibited under the state's Controlled Substances Act.