No. SB 1398
Filed under Criminal Justice.
Availability of Marijuana for Adult Use; Revising the sales tax exemption for the sale of marijuana and marijuana delivery devices to apply only to purchases by qualified patients and caregivers; revising background screening requirements for caregivers; revising provisions related to the licensure and functions of medical marijuana treatment centers (MMTCs); authorizing MMTCs licensed to cultivate or process marijuana to use contractors to assist with the cultivation and processing of marijuana; authorizing MMTCs licensed to cultivate and process marijuana to sell marijuana at wholesale to other registered MMTCs only if certain conditions are met; requiring an MMTC to obtain a facility permit before selling, dispensing, or storing marijuana in a facility, etc.
Plain English Summary
AI-GENERATEDThe bill allows medical marijuana treatment centers to sell marijuana to adults 21 and older, expanding access beyond the current medical-only framework. This creates a new retail market regulated by the state.
It replaces the old medical marijuana licensing system with a new structure requiring registration, operating licenses, and facility permits before any business can cultivate, process, or sell marijuana. This increases compliance requirements for existing operators.
The bill restricts the sales tax exemption for marijuana to purchases made by qualified patients and caregivers, meaning adults buying for personal use will now pay sales tax on their purchases.
It allows licensed medical marijuana centers to hire contractors for cultivation and processing, and to sell marijuana at wholesale to other licensed centers, creating a more complex supply chain for the industry.
AIThe sales tax exemption for marijuana and delivery devices now applies only to purchases made by qualified patients or caregivers, removing the exemption for other buyers.
AICaregivers must pass a level 2 background screening and are barred from serving if they have certain pending arrests or convictions, unless they are a close relative of the patient.
AILicensed MMTCs can hire contractors to help cultivate or process marijuana, but the MMTC remains responsible for all operations and must maintain physical possession of the marijuana at all times.
AIMMTCs licensed to cultivate or process may sell marijuana at wholesale to other registered MMTCs, provided the seller provides documentation that the marijuana meets testing, packaging, and labeling requirements.
AIThe bill replaces the old MMTC licensure process with a new system requiring registration, operating licenses for each operation, and facility permits before beginning cultivation, processing, or dispensing.
AIPermits MMTCs to sell marijuana to adults 21+ with age verification, expanding beyond medical patients only.
AIRequires MMTCs to obtain a retail license and a facility permit before selling, dispensing, or storing marijuana at any location.
AICreates a transportation license and vehicle permit system, allowing MMTCs to use contractors for delivery and transport.