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IN HB1410

IN HB1410
Legalization of cannabis.


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Introduced
01/11/2024
In Committee
01/11/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/15/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Legalization of cannabis. Legalizes the sale and use of cannabis by a person at least 18 years of age. Requires the Indiana department of health to establish a program to issue a medical cannabis identification card to a patient whose physician has recommended cannabis to treat a medical condition. Permits the sale of cannabis to a person less than 18 years of age if the person has been issued a medical cannabis identification card, and exempts purchases by a medical cannabis cardholder from sales tax. Makes conforming amendments.

AI Summary

This bill: Legalizes the sale and use of cannabis by a person at least 18 years of age. Requires the Indiana Department of Health to establish a program to issue medical cannabis identification cards to patients whose physicians have recommended cannabis to treat a medical condition. Permits the sale of cannabis to a person under 18 with a medical cannabis identification card and exempts such sales from sales tax. Makes various conforming amendments to other laws, such as repealing the marijuana eradication program fee, amending drug-related offenses and penalties to exclude or reduce penalties for cannabis-related offenses, and providing an exception for cannabis under certain paraphernalia and common nuisance laws. The bill also adds new offenses for providing cannabis to a child and possession of cannabis by a child.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Representatives VanNatter, Miller K, Johnson added as coauthors (on 01/23/2024)

Bill Topics

Health
  • ‐ Regulation of Drug Industry and Pharmacies
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ Illegal Drugs and Narcotics Control
Transportation
  • ‐ Truck and Automobile Safety

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