Bill > SB468

This bill allows alternative treatment centers, which are licensed facilities that provide medical cannabis to registered qualifying patients, to operate greenhouse cultivation locations in addition to their existing facilities. These greenhouse locations are intended to reduce energy costs and subsequently lower prices for patients. The bill mandates that the department will create rules for authorizing and regulating these greenhouse operations, including requirements for security and location. Alternative treatment centers seeking authorization must submit a proposal detailing their plans to achieve cost savings and lower prices, and these operations will be subject to existing laws, including local zoning. The department will also gather input from patients, caregivers, and local residents before approving a greenhouse location, and the impact of greenhouse cultivation on energy costs and prices will be reported annually.