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TX SB90

TX SB90
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for medical use by qualifying patients with certain debilitating medical conditions and the licensing of dispensing organizations and testing facilities; authorizing fees.


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Introduced
11/12/2018
In Committee
02/01/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/27/2019

Introduced Session

86th Legislature Regular Session

Bill Summary

Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for medical use by qualifying patients with certain debilitating medical conditions and the licensing of dispensing organizations and testing facilities; authorizing fees.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for medical use by qualifying patients with certain debilitating medical conditions. It also provides for the licensing of dispensing organizations and cannabis testing facilities, and authorizes fees. The bill creates protections from legal action for cardholders, dispensing organizations, and cannabis testing facilities engaged in authorized medical cannabis activities. It specifies the allowable amount of medical cannabis that may be possessed by cardholders and nonresident cardholders, and allows access to medical cannabis before registry identification cards are issued. The bill also amends provisions related to the Department of Public Safety's administration and enforcement of the medical cannabis program.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Referred to Health & Human Services (on 02/01/2019)

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