SB 599

Abstract

Establishes Medical Marijuana Patient Access Committee to study and recommend methods to reduce barriers to accessing medical marijuana and to advise Oregon Health Authority on issues related to accessing medical marijuana. Directs authority to issue permanent registry identification cards to certain persons. Allows authority to increase or waive possession limits on marijuana plants and usable marijuana for certain registry identification cardholders. Limits registry identification card application fee to $60. Requires authority to approve or deny application for registry identification card within specified number of days for certain applicants. Prohibits professional licensing board from denying or revoking authorization to provide occupational or professional service solely because authorization applicant or holder is registry identification cardholder. Declares emergency, effective on passage.