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PA HB549

PA HB549
In medical marijuana controls, further providing for grower/processors; and, in dispensaries, further providing for facility requirements.


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Introduced
02/11/2025
In Committee
02/11/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Amending the act of April 17, 2016 (P.L.84, No.16), entitled "An act establishing a medical marijuana program; providing for patient and caregiver certification and for medical marijuana organization registration; imposing duties on the Department of Health; providing for a tax on medical marijuana organization gross receipts; establishing the Medical Marijuana Program Fund; establishing the Medical Marijuana Advisory Board; establishing a medical marijuana research program; imposing duties on the Department of Corrections, the Department of Education and the Department of Human Services; and providing for academic clinical research centers and for penalties and enforcement," in medical marijuana controls, further providing for grower/processors; and, in dispensaries, further providing for facility requirements.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Medical Marijuana Act to clarify and strengthen video surveillance requirements for medical marijuana grower/processors and dispensaries. Specifically, the bill requires these facilities to maintain video surveillance equipment in continuous operation and retain video recordings for at least 180 days, either onsite or offsite. The only substantive change is a minor grammatical adjustment from "purpose" to "purposes" in the grower/processor section. The bill will take effect 60 days after passage. In the context of medical marijuana regulation, these provisions aim to enhance security and create a comprehensive record-keeping system that can be used for investigative or legal purposes if needed, helping to ensure accountability and track potential issues within medical marijuana facilities.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

Referred to Health (on 02/11/2025)

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