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. The bill also changes the process by which the Department of Health will select and license these dispensaries, moving from a request for proposals to accepting applications directly.

Additionally, the bill removes a requirement that dispensaries must begin supplying medical cannabidiol by December 1, 2018. This change provides more flexibility for dispensaries in their operational timelines and aligns with the updated licensing process. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the availability of medical cannabidiol while streamlining the licensing framework.

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Introduced: 124E.8