1 Therapeutic Use of Cannabis; Qualifying Medical Conditions. Amend RSA 126-X:1, IX(a)(1) to read as follows:

(1) Cancer, glaucoma, positive status for human immunodeficiency virus, acquired immune deficiency syndrome, hepatitis C currently receiving antiviral treatment, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, Crohn's disease, multiple sclerosis, chronic pancreatitis, spinal cord injury or disease, traumatic brain injury, epilepsy, lupus, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, ulcerative colitis, or one or more injuries or conditions that significantly interferes with daily activities as documented by the patient's provider has resulted in one or more qualifying symptoms under subparagraph (2); and

2 Registry Identification Cards. Amend RSA 126-X:4, I(h) to read as follows:

(h) A statement signed by the applicant, acknowledging that the applicant has received and read the statement explaining federal law as described in RSA 126-X:4, VI, pledging not to divert cannabis to anyone who is not allowed to possess cannabis pursuant to this chapter, and acknowledging that his or her diversion of cannabis is punishable as a class B felony and may result in revocation of his or her registry identification card, in addition to other penalties for the illegal sale of cannabis.

3 Registry Identification Cards. Amend RSA 126-X:4, II(f) to read as follows:

(f) A signed statement from the applicant agreeing to act as the designated caregiver for the qualifying patient named in the application and, acknowledging that the applicant has received and read the statement explaining federal law as described in RSA 126-X:4, VI, pledging not to divert cannabis to anyone who is not allowed to possess cannabis pursuant to this chapter, and acknowledging that the diversion of cannabis is punishable as a class B felony and may result in the revocation of one's registry identification card, in addition to other penalties for the illegal sale of cannabis.

4 Departmental Administration: Registry Identification Cards. Amend RSA 126-X:4, VI to read as follows:

VI. The department shall provide each applicant and each approved qualifying patient and designated caregiver a statement with the registry identification card explaining current federal law on the possession of cannabis and, that possession of a state registry identification card does not protect a person from federal criminal penalties, and that by using cannabis the qualifying patient may be subject to the denial of rights and privileges by federal agencies including, but not limited to, the loss of rights related to employment such as driving a commercial vehicle, the inability to pass a security clearance, and that the qualifying patient will lose the right to own, possess, or purchase a firearm and/or ammunition. The statement shall be updated based on any relevant changes in federal law.

5 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.

1 Therapeutic Use of Cannabis; Qualifying Medical Conditions. Amend RSA 126-X:1, IX(a)(1) to read as follows:

(1) Cancer, glaucoma, positive status for human immunodeficiency virus, acquired immune deficiency syndrome, hepatitis C currently receiving antiviral treatment, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, Crohn's disease, multiple sclerosis, chronic pancreatitis, spinal cord injury or disease, traumatic brain injury, epilepsy, lupus, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, ulcerative colitis, or one or more injuries or conditions that has resulted in one or more qualifying symptoms under subparagraph (2); and

2 Registry Identification Cards. Amend RSA 126-X:4, I(h) to read as follows:

(h) A statement signed by the applicant, acknowledging that the applicant has received and read the statement explaining federal law as described in RSA 126-X:4, VI, pledging not to divert cannabis to anyone who is not allowed to possess cannabis pursuant to this chapter, and acknowledging that his or her diversion of cannabis is punishable as a class B felony and may result in revocation of his or her registry identification card, in addition to other penalties for the illegal sale of cannabis.

3 Registry Identification Cards. Amend RSA 126-X:4, II(f) to read as follows:

(f) A signed statement from the applicant agreeing to act as the designated caregiver for the qualifying patient named in the application , acknowledging that the applicant has received and read the statement explaining federal law as described in RSA 126-X:4, VI, pledging not to divert cannabis to anyone who is not allowed to possess cannabis pursuant to this chapter, and acknowledging that the diversion of cannabis is punishable as a class B felony and may result in the revocation of one's registry identification card, in addition to other penalties for the illegal sale of cannabis.

4 Departmental Administration: Registry Identification Cards. Amend RSA 126-X:4, VI to read as follows:

VI. The department shall provide each applicant and each approved qualifying patient and designated caregiver a statement with the registry identification card explaining current federal law on the possession of cannabis , that possession of a state registry identification card does not protect a person from federal criminal penalties, and that by using cannabis the qualifying patient may be subject to the denial of rights and privileges by federal agencies including, but not limited to, the loss of rights related to employment such as driving a commercial vehicle, the inability to pass a security clearance, and that the qualifying patient will lose the right to own, possess, or purchase a firearm and/or ammunition. The statement shall be updated based on any relevant changes in federal law.

5 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.