This bill proposes to amend current statutes regarding nonprofit medical marijuana dispensaries in Arizona. Under the existing law, a dispensary that receives a registration certificate must open within 18 months or risk invalidation of the certificate. The bill introduces an exemption for dispensaries that were unable to open due to local ordinance restrictions, stating that the invalidation rule does not apply in such cases. Additionally, it clarifies that the provisions of this amendment will be retroactive to December 31, 2022.

Furthermore, the bill includes technical changes and stipulates that it is an emergency measure, requiring an affirmative vote of at least three-fourths of the members of each legislative house for enactment. If passed, the bill would take effect immediately upon the Governor's signature.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 36-2803.01