This bill amends the licensure process for medical cannabidiol dispensaries in Iowa. It increases the maximum number of dispensary licenses from five to ten, allowing for greater access to medical cannabidiol within the state. Additionally, the bill changes the process by which the Department of Health will select and license these dispensaries, moving from a request for proposals to accepting applications.

Furthermore, the bill removes the requirement for dispensaries to begin supplying medical cannabidiol by December 1, 2018, providing more flexibility for dispensaries in their operational timelines. Overall, these changes aim to enhance the availability of medical cannabidiol to patients in Iowa.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 124E.8