HB 1615 IN

Legalization of cannabis.

IN · session 2023 · Assembly / House · bill

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Introduced Jan 19, 2023

Latest action (Jan 19, 2023) First reading: referred to Committee on Public Health

Summary

Legalizes the sale and use of cannabis by a person at least 18 years of age. Requires the Indiana department of health to establish a program to issue a medical cannabis identification card to a patient whose physician has recommended cannabis to treat a medical condition. Permits the sale of cannabis to a person less than 18 years of age if the person has been issued a medical cannabis identification card, and exempts purchases by a medical cannabis cardholder from sales tax. Makes conforming amendments.

Sponsor (1)

Zach Payne Republican · author

3 coauthors / cosponsors

Heath VanNatter Republican · coauthor
Kyle Pierce Republican · coauthor
Kyle Miller Democratic · coauthor

Action history (3)

Jan 19, 2023 Coauthored by Representatives VanNatter, Pierce K, Miller K · lower
Jan 19, 2023 Authored by Representative Payne · lower
Jan 19, 2023 First reading: referred to Committee on Public Health · lower

Subjects

CRIMES AND OFFENSES generallyCRIMES AND OFFENSES, Controlled SubstancesDRUGS AND MEDICINESDRUGS, Treatment of Drug and Other Substance AbuseLAW ENFORCEMENT, State PolicePHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS

Text versions (1)

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Introduced House Bill (H) · Jan 19, 2023 · PDF

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