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Supporters say bill allowing one greenhouse per ATC could lower patient costs; opponents ask for oversight and data
Summary
HB301 would permit each Alternative Treatment Center (ATC) to operate an additional cultivation location, including a greenhouse, under existing DHHS rules. Proponents said greenhouses reduce energy costs and improve product quality; opponents asked for more data on price impacts and security.
Representative Suzanne Vail told the committee HB301 would let Alternative Treatment Centers operate one additional cultivation location — which may be a greenhouse — under the state’s existing regulatory framework. "HB 3 0 1 will enable lower cost production and therefore a lower cost for the patients," said Jerry Kanirk, chair of the Therapeutic Cannabis Oversight Board, which voted to support the bill.
Proponents argued greenhouse cultivation reduces electricity and heating costs compared with fully indoor grow…
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