Revision: May 1, 2024, 3:41 p.m.
Rep. Cannon, Straf. 12
April 30, 2024
2024-1696h
05/02
Amendment to SB 357
Amend the bill by replacing section 1 with the following:
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; [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.]; 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 responsible for the patient's care related to his or her qualifying medical condition.
2024-1696h
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill expands the definition of provider under the therapeutic cannabis program to include a provider licensed to prescribe medication and who is responsible for the patient's care related to his or her qualifying medical condition. The bill also requires, for issuance of a registry identification card to a minor, certification from 2 providers, one of whom shall provide pediatric care.