Bill > H1011

This bill establishes the North Carolina Compassionate Care Act, which creates a comprehensive medical cannabis program in the state. The legislation allows qualified patients with specific debilitating medical conditions to access and use cannabis for medical purposes through a tightly regulated system. Key provisions include creating a Compassionate Use Advisory Board to oversee the program, establishing a Medical Cannabis Production Commission to regulate licensing and production, and defining strict requirements for physicians, patients, caregivers, and cannabis suppliers. Patients must obtain a registry identification card and a written certification from a physician for one of several qualifying conditions, such as cancer, epilepsy, HIV/AIDS, PTSD, and terminal illnesses. The bill sets up a controlled system for cannabis production, testing, and distribution through licensed medical cannabis centers, with detailed rules about packaging, advertising, and consumption. Importantly, the legislation emphasizes medical use only, prohibits smoking in public spaces, requires child-resistant packaging, and includes provisions to prevent misuse and diversion. The program is designed to be self-supporting through licensing fees and is intended to provide safe, regulated access to medical cannabis for patients with serious health conditions while maintaining strict oversight and safety standards.

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https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H1011