RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.
Summary
Prohibits persons from operating a medical cannabis dispensary or producing, manufacturing, or selling cannabis products without a license from the Department of Health. Prohibits individuals from providing certain services to individuals engaging in unlicensed cannabis operations. Requires the Department of Health to send a cease and desist notice to violators. Establishes criminal penalties.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 21, 2025
Last action Dec 8, 2025
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Jan 23, 2025
Committee
Referred to HLT, CPC, JHA, referral sheet 3
lower
Jan 23, 2025
Introduced
Introduced and Pass First Reading.
lower
Jan 21, 2025
Introduced
Pending introduction.
lower
2 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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