ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

HB 2064: medical marijuana; packaging; labeling
PRIME SPONSOR: Representative Leach, LD 11 BILL STATUS: Caucus & COW                 COM: DP 9-0-0-0

Abstract

Relating to medical marijuana labeling and packaging.

Provisions

1. Prohibits a Dispensary from acquiring, possessing, manufacturing, or selling marijuana products that are packaged or labeled in a manner that is attractive to minors.  (Sec. 1) 

2. Defines attractive to minors as packaging, labeling or marketing that features any of the following:

a. A cartoon,

b. A design, brand or name that is commonly marketed to minors, 

c. A symbol or celebrity that is commonly marketed to minors,

d. An image of minors, and

e. Language that refers to products that are commonly associated with minors or marketed by minors. (Sec. 1)

Current Law

A.R.S. § 36-2806 states that a registered nonprofit Dispensary must be operated on a nonprofit basis.   A Dispensary must include procedures for oversight and accurate record keeping.  A Dispensary must always maintain appropriate security measures.  A Dispensary cannot acquire, possess, cultivate, manufacture, deliver, transfer, transport, supply, or dispense marijuana for any purpose except to assist registered qualified patients.  A person cannot consume marijuana on the property of a Dispensary.  Any cultivation of marijuana must take place in an enclosed, locked facility at a physical address which can only be accessed by Dispensary employees.  

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Fifty-third Legislature                  HB 2064

Second Regular Session                               Version 2: Caucus & COW

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