The proposed bill seeks to amend the North Dakota Century Code to establish regulations for edible medical marijuana products and update relevant definitions. A significant change includes the introduction of a new section that sets possession limits for cannabinoid edible products, allowing registered patients or their caregivers to possess up to five hundred milligrams at any time. The bill also imposes a maximum concentration of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in these products, capping it at three hundred ten milligrams per purchase. Additionally, the definition of cannabinoid edible products is refined to specify that they must be in the form of soft or hard lozenges shaped as geometric squares, with a maximum THC concentration of five milligrams per serving and a total package limit of fifty milligrams. Notably, products marketed to minors are excluded from this definition.

Moreover, the bill introduces new terms such as "verification system" and "written certification," allowing healthcare providers to authorize increased cannabis amounts for patients with serious conditions, contingent on a bona fide provider-patient relationship. A new section mandates that manufacturing facilities and dispensaries must obtain prior approval from the department for any activities related to cannabinoid edible products. The bill also outlines stringent packaging and labeling requirements, including child-resistant, resealable, and non-transparent packaging, with specific labeling guidelines to ensure clarity and prevent marketing to minors. The department is tasked with creating rules to enforce these regulations, further protecting public health and safety.

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