Bill > LD929

This bill modifies Maine's medical cannabis law to expand access for seniors and veterans by allowing individuals who are 65 years of age or older or veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States to be considered qualifying patients without requiring a traditional written medical certification. The bill defines a "senior" as an individual who is 65 years or older and expands the definition of "written certification" to include alternative forms of identification for seniors and veterans, such as government-issued ID cards, Department of Defense or Veterans Affairs identification cards, or a veteran designation on a government-issued identification card. This change removes the previous requirement for these groups to obtain a specific medical provider's written certification about the therapeutic benefits of cannabis, effectively making it easier for seniors and veterans to access medical cannabis in Maine by simplifying the documentation process.

Military Affairs and Security

https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=929&snum=132