HF 2307: Relating to the use of combustible dried raw cannabis as medical cannabidiol, and including effective date provisions

What it does

This bill relates to the use of medical cannabidiol in the form of combustible dried raw cannabis. The bill changes the definition of “medical cannabidiol” to include any species of the genus cannabis plant, or any mixture or preparation thereof, including whole plant extracts and resins, that is delivered by combustion of dried raw cannabis or in a form recommended by the medical cannabidiol board, approved by the board of medicine, and adopted by the department pursuant to rule. The bill allows a medical cannabidiol dispensary to dispense medical cannabidiol in the form of combustible dried raw cannabis to a patient if the patient’s health care practitioner has certified that the patient may receive combustible dried raw cannabis and the patient is at least years of age.

Lobbying · 4 for, 1 against

For: Iowa Cannabis Company; Iowa Patients For Medical Marijuana; Iowans for Medical Marijuana; MedPharm Iowa

Against: Iowa Behavioral Health Association (IBHA)

In plain words

1. February 9, 2022Filed in the House and sent to the Public Safety committee