The proposed bill, if enacted, would amend current statutes regarding the location restrictions for nonprofit medical marijuana dispensaries and cultivation sites. Under the current law, these facilities are prohibited from being within 500 feet of public or private schools. The new bill would expand this restriction to include child care facilities and facilities that provide preschool programs, thereby enhancing the protection of children in proximity to these establishments. Additionally, the bill makes minor technical changes, such as updating the phrasing from "20-digit" to "twenty-digit" in the context of identification numbers.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that its enactment requires an affirmative vote of at least three-fourths of the members of each house of the legislature, as outlined in Proposition 105. This provision emphasizes the need for significant legislative support for the changes to take effect. Overall, the bill aims to strengthen the regulatory framework surrounding medical marijuana dispensaries in Arizona by ensuring they are not located near facilities that cater to young children.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 36-2804