This bill amends RSA 126-X:7 to allow alternative treatment centers to operate greenhouse cultivation locations, aimed at reducing energy costs and providing lower prices for registered qualifying patients. The new legal language inserted into the law specifies that each registered alternative treatment center may request authorization to operate a greenhouse, either at the same or a different location than their existing cultivation site. The bill outlines that the department will adopt rules to regulate these greenhouse operations, including application processes, security measures, and compliance with local zoning laws.

Additionally, the bill mandates that alternative treatment centers submit detailed proposals to the department when seeking authorization for greenhouse cultivation, which must include plans for cost reduction and pricing strategies for patients. It also requires the department to solicit input from local communities and to report on the impacts of greenhouse cultivation in annual reports. The effective date of the act is upon passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 126-X:7
SB468 text: 126-X:7