ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Fifty-fifth Legislature

First Regular Session

 

HB 2303: marijuana; laboratories; proficiency testing

Sponsor:  Representative Friese, LD 9

Committee on Health & Human Services

Overview

Requires the Arizona Department of Health Services (DHS) to conduct proficiency testing and remediate problems with licensed marijuana testing facilities.

History

Under current law, DHS is permitted to conduct proficiency testing and remediate problems with certified independent third-party laboratories. Remediation may include assessing civil penalties and suspending or revoking a laboratory's certification. (A.R.S. § 36-2803)

The Medical Marijuana Fund (Fund) was established in 2010 through the voter-approved initiative measure, Proposition 203. The Fund consists of collected fees, imposed civil penalties and private donations received. DHS is required to administer the Fund and Fund monies are continuously appropriated. (A.R.S. § 36-2817)

A marijuana testing facility is defined as either DHS or another entity that is licensed by DHS to analyze the potency of marijuana and test marijuana for harmful contaminants. (A.R.S. § 36-2850)

Provisions

1.   Requires DHS to conduct proficiency testing and remediate problems with licensed marijuana testing facilities. (Sec. 1)

2.   Specifies that remediation can include suspending or revoking a marijuana testing facility's license. (Sec. 1)

3.   ☒ Prop 105 (45 votes) ☐ Prop 108 (40 votes) ☐ Emergency (40 votes) ☐ Fiscal NoteAllows the Director of DHS to use monies in the Fund to renovate the state laboratory to comply with proficiency testing requirements for independent third-party laboratories and marijuana testing facilities. (Sec. 2)

4.   Makes technical changes. (Sec. 1 and 2)

5.   Contains a Proposition 105 clause. (Sec.3)

 

 

 

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