State Releases Proposed Medical Cannabis Regulations
Earlier today, the State released their proposed regulations for medical cannabis. There are three state agencies involved in the regulatory process – the Bureau of Medical Cannabis Regulation, California Department of Public Health and the California Department of Food and Agriculture. Each agency is responsible for various components of the regulations have posted their drafts on their respective websites. Links have been provided below. Additionally, updates will be posted to the State’s cannabis website located at www.cannabis.ca.gov.
In the coming weeks, CHEAC will provide a summary of the proposed regulations and will also be soliciting comments/feedback from members. CHEAC will gladly coordinate a statewide response on behalf of all of our members and will follow-up next week with a timeline for submissions. Please note local health departments can also provide comments directly to any of the agencies. Should you wish to comment directly, we would ask that you please provide us with a copy of your response. Comments can be sent to admin@cheac.org.
The State has allowed for a 45-day comment period.
Bureau of Medical Cannabis Regulation – transporters, distributors, dispensaries and laboratories
Other resources can be found here.
To comment on the BMCR Proposal, please refer to this guide.
*Please note, the proposed regulations related to laboratories will be posted next Friday.
California Department of Public Health – manufacturers
Other resources can be found here.
To comment on the CDPH Proposal, please follow the steps below:
Send a letter by mail to: California Department of Public Health, Office of Regulations, 1415 L Street, Ste. 500, Sacramento CA 95814
FAX: (916) 440-5747
Email: regulations@cdph.ca.gov
Attend a Public Hearing and submit comments verbally or in writing. The public hearings will be held:
June 8, 2017 10:00 am, 50 D Street, Room 410A/410B, Santa Rosa, CA 95404
June 13, 2017, 10:00 am, 1350 Front Street, Auditorium, San Diego, CA 92101
California Department of Food and Agriculture – cultivation
Other resources can be found here.
To comment on the CDFA proposal, please refer to this guide.