Bill > SB2748

This bill makes several amendments to the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act. First, it revises the definition of the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Equivalency Unit (MMCEU) to specify that one unit is now equal to one gram of total THC in a cannabis concentrate or one gram of total THC in an infused product, changing the previous standard of 100 milligrams. Second, the bill allows healthcare practitioners to issue written certifications for medical cannabis after a telemedicine evaluation for patients who are homebound or bedbound, as certified by another practitioner. Specifically, a patient is considered homebound or bedbound if they cannot leave their residence without assistance due to a medical, physical, or mental health condition. Third, the bill prohibits medical cannabis establishment license applicants from applying to a county or municipality for zoning or permitting until after they have received their license from the Mississippi Department of Health (MDOH) or Mississippi Department of Revenue (MDOR). These changes aim to provide more flexibility in medical cannabis certification, clarify measurement standards, and streamline the licensing process for medical cannabis establishments. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, giving stakeholders time to prepare for these modifications to the existing medical cannabis regulations.

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