The Kansas Medical Cannabis Act establishes a comprehensive legal framework for the cultivation, processing, manufacturing, distribution, sale, and use of medical cannabis and related products within the state. It includes provisions for the licensure and regulation of various entities involved in the medical cannabis industry, such as cultivators, processors, laboratories, and pharmacies. The act creates the Kansas Medical Cannabis Registration Fund and the Medical Cannabis Regulation Fund to support its implementation, while also amending existing laws and repealing outdated sections to align with the new regulations. Key definitions are provided, and the act outlines the roles of state agencies in administering its provisions, including the establishment of the Kansas Medical Cannabis Advisory Board to advise on regulations related to patient registration and caregiver identification.

Additionally, the bill addresses the rights of patients and caregivers, ensuring they are not discriminated against in various contexts, such as housing and employment, due to their medical cannabis use. It prohibits health insurance providers from excluding coverage based solely on an individual's medical cannabis use and clarifies that such use will not impact custody determinations. The legislation also strengthens DUI laws, outlines penalties for drug offenses, and amends various sections of the Kansas Statutes Annotated to modernize the legal framework surrounding controlled substances. Overall, the bill aims to create a structured and regulated environment for medical cannabis use in Kansas while enhancing protections for users and ensuring compliance with legal standards.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 8-1567, 75-52, 21-5703, 21-5705, 21-5706, 21-5707, 21-5709, 21-5710, 21-6109, 21-6607, 22-3717, 22-4714, 23-3201, 38-2269, 44-501, 44-706, 44-1009, 44-1015, 65-1120, 65-28b08, 79-5201, 79-5210