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IN SB0294

IN SB0294
Medical cannabis.


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Introduced
01/16/2024
In Committee
01/16/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/15/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Medical cannabis. After marijuana is removed as a federal schedule I controlled substance, permits the use of cannabis by a person with a serious medical condition as determined by the person's physician. Establishes a cannabis program (program) to permit the cultivation, processing, testing, transportation, and sale of cannabis by holders of a valid permit. Establishes the Indiana cannabis commission (ICC) as a state agency to oversee, implement, and enforce the program, and establishes the ICC advisory committee to review the effectiveness of the program. Requires that permit holders take steps to prevent diversion of cannabis to unauthorized persons. Requires that cannabis and cannabis products be properly labeled, placed in child resistant packaging, and tested by an independent testing laboratory before being made available for purchase. Prohibits packaging cannabis in a manner that is appealing to children. Authorizes research on cannabis in accordance with rules set forth by the ICC. Establishes a procedure for the expungement of a cannabis related conviction if the act constituting the conviction becomes legal. Makes conforming amendments.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a medical cannabis program in Indiana. After marijuana is removed as a federal Schedule I controlled substance, the bill permits the use of cannabis by a person with a serious medical condition as determined by a physician. It creates the Indiana Cannabis Commission (ICC) to oversee, implement, and enforce the program, including issuing permits to cannabis organizations to cultivate, process, test, transport, and sell cannabis. The bill requires that cannabis and products be properly labeled, packaged, and tested before sale, and prohibits marketing that appeals to children. It authorizes research on cannabis and establishes a procedure for expunging certain cannabis-related convictions after legalization. The bill also makes conforming amendments to other laws.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Senator Pol added as coauthor (on 01/22/2024)

Taxonomy

Health
  • ‐ Regulation of Drug Industry and Pharmacies
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
  • ‐ Illegal Drugs and Narcotics Control

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