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VA HB1989
VA HB1989Medical cannabis program; changes requirements for product labels, dispensing cannabis products.
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Introduced
01/07/2025
01/07/2025
In Committee
02/14/2025
02/14/2025
Crossed Over
02/20/2025
02/20/2025
Passed
03/07/2025
03/07/2025
Dead
Vetoed
05/02/2025
05/02/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Medical cannabis program; product labels; delivery. Changes the requirements for what is included on medical cannabis product labels affixed by pharmaceutical processors to include (i) the total milligrams of tetrahydrocannabinol and cannabidiol included in the edible cannabis product or topical cannabis product, both defined in the bill; (ii) the number of milligrams of tetrahydrocannabinol and cannabidiol in each serving of the edible cannabis product or topical cannabis product; and (iii) the total percentage of tetrahydrocannabinol and cannabidiol included in the inhalable cannabis product, defined in the bill. Under current law, the product label of any medical cannabis product is required to include the total percentage and milligrams of tetrahydrocannabinol and cannabidiol included in the product and the number of milligrams of tetrahydrocannabinol and cannabidiol in each serving.The bill also allows a pharmaceutical processor or cannabis dispensing facility to dispense or deliver cannabis products in person to a patient or such patient's registered agent, parent, or legal guardian at any residence, including a temporary residence, or business. However, the bill prohibits dispensing or delivering cannabis products to (a) any military base, child day center, school, or correctional facility; (b) the State Capitol; or (c) any public gathering places, including sporting events, festivals, fairs, races, concerts, and terminals of public transportation companies. The bill also specifies that all transportation or delivery of usable cannabis, botanical cannabis, cannabis oil, or cannabis products, whether by an employee or delivery agent, shall comply with all relevant laws and regulations and provides that the Board of Directors of the Virginia Cannabis Control Authority may suspend or revoke the privileges of any employee or delivery agent to transport or deliver such products for failure to comply.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the medical cannabis program in Virginia by updating requirements for product labels and delivery methods. Specifically, the bill introduces new definitions for types of cannabis products, including edible, inhalable, and topical products, and changes labeling requirements. For edible and topical cannabis products, labels must now include the total milligrams of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD), the milligrams of THC and CBD per serving, and for inhalable products, the total percentage of THC and CBD. The bill also expands delivery options, allowing pharmaceutical processors and cannabis dispensing facilities to deliver cannabis products to patients or their registered agents at any residence or business. However, the bill prohibits delivery to public gathering places such as sporting events, festivals, concerts, and public transportation terminals, as well as to specific locations like military bases, child day centers, schools, correctional facilities, and the State Capitol. Additionally, the bill introduces the concept of a "delivery agent" - an independent contractor who can transport cannabis products on behalf of processors or dispensing facilities, with specific regulations around background checks and transportation protocols.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Vetoed by Governor (on 05/02/2025)
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