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Pennsylvania authorizes Department of Health to place conditions on medical marijuana practitioner registration

Original title: An Act amending the act of April 17, 2016 (P.L.84, No.16), known as the Medical Marijuana Act, in practitioners, further providing for practitioner registration.

Last action · January 10, 2025: Referred to HEALTH, Jan. 10, 2025Sponsors: Tim Twardzik and 7 others

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What This Bill Would Do

The Department of Health is authorized to place conditions on medical marijuana s in the , including probation, certification limits, supervision, and reporting requirements, effective in 60 days.

Why it matters

Registered medical marijuana s face potential practice restrictions, supervision requirements, and reporting mandates determined by the Department of Health.

Background
  • The Medical Marijuana Act was originally established by the act of April 17, 2016 (P.L.84, No.16) in Pennsylvania. context

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

medical marijuana practitioners

Practitioners may be subjected to probation, certification limits, mandatory supervision, and reporting requirements by the Department of Health.

Directly affected

patients in the medical marijuana program

Patient health and safety protections are enforced through department oversight and conditions placed on registered practitioners.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What conditions can the Department of Health place on a practitioner?
The department can impose probation, limits on the number of patient certifications issued within a specific time frame, mandatory supervision by another , reporting requirements, and any other condition deemed necessary to protect patient health and safety.
When does this act take effect?
The act takes effect in 60 days.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

1 action
  1. Jan 10, 2025HouseCommittee
    Referred to HEALTH, Jan. 10, 2025

Version history

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Lobbying Activity

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Full breakdown

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Connected Entities

Medical Marijuana Act, Department of Health
otherMedical Marijuana Act“The act being amended by House Bill 28.”Map →
OrganizationDepartment of Health“Empowered to place conditions on medical marijuana practitioners.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.palegis.us

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  • Controversy20
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