Bill > HB0389

This bill amends existing laws related to cannabis by updating definitions, clarifying licensing requirements, and imposing new regulations on the sale and disposal of cannabis products. Key changes include defining "artificially derived cannabinoid" and "hazardous waste laws," requiring cannabinoid processors to dispose of waste according to hazardous waste laws, and mandating that industrial hemp retailers check the identification of individuals purchasing cannabinoid products to ensure they are at least 21 years old. The bill also clarifies that cannabis processing facilities can operate at up to three addresses under a single license, with fees for additional locations, and introduces pre-approval requirements for labels and packaging by the department. Furthermore, it renumbers and reorganizes several sections related to medical cannabis, including the creation of a Specialized Product Authority Licensing Board and the transfer of duties from the Department of Health and Human Services to the Department of Agriculture and Food during a transition period. The bill also makes minor adjustments to definitions and procedures within the medical cannabis program, such as updating references to the Compassionate Use Board and the Qualified Patient Enterprise Fund.

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