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History
- Referred to health
- Referred to health
Companion bill
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Relates to establishing an emergency program to provide cannabidiol access to patients with epilepsy and other serious conditions
In Assembly Committee · Health · Sponsor Brian Kolb
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S3282
Title of bill
An act to amend the public health law, in relation to an emergency program to provide cannabidiol access to patients with epilepsy or other serious conditions
Purpose
This bill will require the Commissioner of Health to establish an emergency cannabidiol access program to allow persons with epilepsy or other serious conditions to access medical marijuana containing a high amount of CBD and a low amount of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) before the establishment of the State's medical marijuana program.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 contains the legislative intent.
Section 2 requires the Commissioner of Health to establish an emergency cannabidiol access programs for persons with epilepsy or other serious conditions prior to the establishment of the State's medical marijuana program.
Section 3 contains the effective date.
Justification
Thousands of patients across New York State suffer from life threatening health issues that cause them unbearable pain and suffering every day. Debilitating illnesses and diseases make every day a struggle. Meanwhile, immediate access to treatment with medical marijuana will not be available until the State's medical marijuana program becomes operational on or after January 2016. Unfortunately for many patients, that is simply too long to wait.
New York State has a responsibility to help patients now, while the medical marijuana program is under construction. This legislation is necessary to require the Commissioner of Health to establish an emergency cannabidiol access program, so suffering patients will not be forced to endure a prolonged wait for the state's medical marijuana program to be finalized.
Legislative history
New Bill.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately and shall expire and be deemed repealed upon the Commissioner of Health's certification that the medical marijuana products being made available on an emergency basis through this program are available through the medical marijuana program established by Chapter 90 of the laws of 2014, or its successor.
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