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Industry and nurses back controlled edibles, telehealth and certification changes in medical marijuana bill (SB 2294)
Summary
Senate Bill 2294 would allow telehealth certification, extend certification periods for some medical marijuana patients and permit a narrowly defined edible lozenge; industry witnesses and nurses urged strict packaging and testing standards.
Senate Bill 2294 drew extended testimony from industry representatives, nurses and Department of Health and Human Services staff about recordkeeping, certification periods, telehealth and a narrowly defined edible lozenge.
Casey Newman, CEO of Pure Dakota Health (a medical marijuana operator), told the committee his industry requested several changes to keep the state medical program viable as neighboring states expand adult‑use markets. Newman asked that the committee allow telehealth certification for qualifying patients in remote areas, extend certification periods (one year for new patients…
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