This bill modifies the existing therapeutic cannabis program by updating the definition of "provider" to include specific requirements for physician assistants. It mandates that physician assistants must prescribe in accordance with a collaboration agreement if such an agreement is necessary under RSA 328-D:3-b. Additionally, the bill clarifies that any concerns regarding provider conduct must be reported to the appropriate regulatory authorities in New Hampshire, as well as in neighboring states such as Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont. This ensures that disciplinary actions taken by these regulatory entities can impact a provider's participation in New Hampshire's therapeutic cannabis program.

Furthermore, the bill introduces new prohibitions for providers, including restrictions on accepting remuneration from alternative treatment centers unless employed by them, offering discounts to patients for using specific centers, and examining patients at locations where cannabis is sold. It also extends these prohibitions to interactions with cannabis dispensaries and other cannabis entities in other states. The effective date of the act is set for 60 days after its passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 126-X:1, 126-X:4, 126-X:8