Bill Summary

SB 1398 Availability of Marijuana for Adult Use (2026 Session)
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Sponsors
by Smith
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Summary
Availability of Marijuana for Adult Use; Revising the sales tax exemption for the sale of marijuana and marijuana delivery devices to apply only to purchases by qualified patients and caregivers; revising background screening requirements for caregivers; revising provisions related to the licensure and functions of medical marijuana treatment centers (MMTCs); authorizing MMTCs licensed to cultivate or process marijuana to use contractors to assist with the cultivation and processing of marijuana; authorizing MMTCs licensed to cultivate and process marijuana to sell marijuana at wholesale to other registered MMTCs only if certain conditions are met; requiring an MMTC to obtain a facility permit before selling, dispensing, or storing marijuana in a facility, etc. Effective Date: Except as otherwise expressly provided in this act and except for this section, which shall take effect upon becoming a law, this act shall take effect January 1, 2027
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committees of reference
» S Health Policy
   S Finance and Tax
   S Appropriations
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Actions
01/08/26
SENATE
Filed
01/16/26
SENATE
Referred to Health Policy; Finance and Tax; Appropriations
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bill text & filed amendments
1398
Filed on 01/08/26
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Statute Citations
120.536
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381.986
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943.0586
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