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Proposed rules covering the use, production and dispensing of medical marijuana are headed to a public hearing April 22.
Connecticut, the 16th state to approve medical marijuana for registered patients, will spend about $622,000 a year running the program, but will earn about $750,000 annually in license and registration fees for patients, doctors, growers and dispensaries, according to projections by the Department of Consumer Protection.
The cost includes hiring three drug-control agents.
So far, 252 patients have been registered to receive medical marijuana. About 70 doctors have taken the steps needed to certify patients.
The Courant reported in January that the state has proposed that growers put $2 million into an escrow account, and pay a $25,000 application fee and a $75,000 license fee. The plan is to license at least three growers.
The draft legislation describes a heavily regulated program that tightly controls the way the marijuana is grown, stored, packaged, dispensed, prescribed, and used.
Only those with one of 11 debilitating medical conditions, including AIDS, Parkinson's disease and multiple sclerosis, are eligible for a prescription. Patients will be limited to a one-month supply.
Before prescribing the drug, physicians have to determine that the relief offered by marijuana outweighs its health risks. Patients and their caregivers must register with the state and the drug will be sold only at licensed dispensaries.
If followed, the rules would provide immunity from criminal action for the possession and use of marijuana.
All marijuana must be assigned a brand name by the producer that will be registered with the consumer protection department. The active ingredients of each product must be listed on the registration form and the products will be tested for chemical residue and microbiological contaminants and to analyze the active ingredients.
Consumer Protection Commissioner William M. Rubenstein said the rules have to be submitted to the legislature by July 1.
The public hearing is set for April 22 at 10 a.m., at consumer protection headquarters, 165 Capitol Ave., in Hartford.
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Source: courant.com
Author: Josh Kovner
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Website: 270 Certified For Medical Marijuana Use; Hearing On Rules April 22 - Courant.com
Connecticut, the 16th state to approve medical marijuana for registered patients, will spend about $622,000 a year running the program, but will earn about $750,000 annually in license and registration fees for patients, doctors, growers and dispensaries, according to projections by the Department of Consumer Protection.
The cost includes hiring three drug-control agents.
So far, 252 patients have been registered to receive medical marijuana. About 70 doctors have taken the steps needed to certify patients.
The Courant reported in January that the state has proposed that growers put $2 million into an escrow account, and pay a $25,000 application fee and a $75,000 license fee. The plan is to license at least three growers.
The draft legislation describes a heavily regulated program that tightly controls the way the marijuana is grown, stored, packaged, dispensed, prescribed, and used.
Only those with one of 11 debilitating medical conditions, including AIDS, Parkinson's disease and multiple sclerosis, are eligible for a prescription. Patients will be limited to a one-month supply.
Before prescribing the drug, physicians have to determine that the relief offered by marijuana outweighs its health risks. Patients and their caregivers must register with the state and the drug will be sold only at licensed dispensaries.
If followed, the rules would provide immunity from criminal action for the possession and use of marijuana.
All marijuana must be assigned a brand name by the producer that will be registered with the consumer protection department. The active ingredients of each product must be listed on the registration form and the products will be tested for chemical residue and microbiological contaminants and to analyze the active ingredients.
Consumer Protection Commissioner William M. Rubenstein said the rules have to be submitted to the legislature by July 1.
The public hearing is set for April 22 at 10 a.m., at consumer protection headquarters, 165 Capitol Ave., in Hartford.
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Source: courant.com
Author: Josh Kovner
Contact: Contact Us - Courant.com
Website: 270 Certified For Medical Marijuana Use; Hearing On Rules April 22 - Courant.com
