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283:1 Use of Cannabis for Therapeutic Purposes; Definition of Provider. Amend RSA 126-X:1, VII(a)(3) and (4) to read as follows:
(3) A physician or advanced practice registered nurse licensed to prescribe drugs to humans under the relevant state licensing laws in Maine, Massachusetts, or Vermont and who possesses an active registration from the United States Drug Enforcement Administration to prescribe controlled substances and who is primarily responsible for the patient's care related to his or her qualifying medical condition; or
(4) A physician assistant licensed pursuant to RSA 328-D and who possesses an active registration from the United States Drug Enforcement Administration to prescribe controlled substances, with the express consent of the supervising physician.
283:2 Registry Identification Cards; Qualifications for Minors. Amend RSA 126-X:4, V(a) to read as follows:
(a) A custodial parent or legal guardian responsible for health care decisions for the qualifying patient submits a written certification from 2 providers, one of whom shall be a pediatrician .
283:3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.
Approved: July 26, 2024
Effective Date: September 24, 2024
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283:1 Use of Cannabis for Therapeutic Purposes; Definition of Provider. Amend RSA 126-X:1, VII(a)(3) and (4) to read as follows:
(3) A physician , physician assistant, or advanced practice registered nurse licensed to prescribe drugs to humans under the relevant state licensing laws in Maine, Massachusetts, or Vermont and who possesses an active registration from the United States Drug Enforcement Administration to prescribe controlled substances and who is primarily responsible for the patient's care related to his or her qualifying medical condition;
(4) A physician assistant licensed pursuant to RSA 328-D and who possesses an active registration from the United States Drug Enforcement Administration to prescribe controlled substances consistent with his or her collaboration agreement; or
(5) Any other New Hampshire provider who is licensed to prescribe drugs to humans and who possesses an active registration from the United States Drug Enforcement Administration to prescribe controlled substances and who is primarily responsible for the patient's care related to his or her qualifying medical condition.
283:2 Registry Identification Cards; Qualifications for Minors. Amend RSA 126-X:4, V(a) to read as follows:
(a) A custodial parent or legal guardian responsible for health care decisions for the qualifying patient submits a written certification from 2 providers, one of whom shall be a pediatric care provider .
283:3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.
Approved: July 26, 2024
Effective Date: September 24, 2024