The proposed bill seeks to amend the North Dakota Century Code to enhance the regulation of edible medical marijuana products, particularly focusing on cannabinoid edibles. It introduces new definitions and establishes that registered qualifying patients or designated caregivers are limited to possessing no more than five hundred milligrams of cannabinoid edible products at any time. Additionally, the bill sets strict limits on tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) concentration, allowing a maximum of five milligrams of THC per serving and a total package limit of fifty milligrams.

Moreover, the bill requires manufacturing facilities and dispensaries to obtain prior approval from the Department of Health and Human Services before engaging in any activities related to cannabinoid edible products. This approval process will involve a thorough review of the product's form, manufacturing, packaging, labeling, and marketing, with specific requirements for child-resistant, resealable, and non-transparent packaging. The bill also prohibits marketing these products to minors and mandates the department to adopt rules governing various aspects of cannabinoid edibles, thereby aiming to enhance consumer safety and prevent access to these products by younger audiences.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 19-24.1-01
Adopted by the House Human Services Committee: 19-24.1-01
FIRST ENGROSSMENT: 19-24.1-01
Adopted by the Senate Human Services Committee: 19-24.1-01
Enrollment: 19-24.1-01