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334:1 New Subparagraph; Qualifying Medical Conditions for Purposes of Therapeutic Cannabis; Debilitating or Terminal Medical Conditions. Amend RSA 126-X:1, IX(b) by inserting after subparagraph (6) the following new subparagraph:
(7) For adults 21 years of age or older, any debilitating or terminal medical condition or symptom for which the potential benefits of using therapeutic cannabis would, in the provider's clinical opinion, likely outweigh the potential health risks for the patient. In order to certify a patient under this category, a certifying provider shall include on the written certification the patient's specific condition or symptom and attest to their clinical opinion.
334:2 Repeal. RSA 126-X:2, V(a), relative to limitations for a visiting qualifying patient, is repealed.
334:3 Contingency. If HB 1349 of the 2024 regular legislative session becomes law, then RSA 126-X:1, IX(b)(7) as inserted by section 1 of this act shall be renumbered to read as RSA 126-X:1, IX(b)(8). 334:4 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.
Approved: August 02, 2024
Effective Date: October 01, 2024
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334:1 New Subparagraph; Qualifying Medical Conditions for Purposes of Therapeutic Cannabis; Debilitating or Terminal Medical Conditions. Amend RSA 126-X:1, IX(b) by inserting after subparagraph (6) the following new subparagraph:
(7) For adults 21 years of age or older, any debilitating or terminal medical condition or symptom for which the potential benefits of using therapeutic cannabis would, in the provider's clinical opinion, likely outweigh the potential health risks for the patient. In order to certify a patient under this category, a certifying provider shall include on the written certification the patient's specific condition or symptom and attest to their clinical opinion.
334:2 Repeal. RSA 126-X:2, V(a), relative to limitations for a visiting qualifying patient, is repealed.
334:3 Contingency. If HB 1349 of the 2024 regular legislative session becomes law, then RSA 126-X:1, IX(b)(7) as inserted by section 1 of this act shall be renumbered to read as RSA 126-X:1, IX(b)(8). 334:4 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.
Approved: August 02, 2024
Effective Date: October 01, 2024