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HB 792 Engrossed 2020 Regular Session Bagley
Abstract: Requires the La. Board of Pharmacy to adopt rules relative to delivery of dispensed
marijuana to patients by employees or agents of the pharmacy.
Present law authorizes physicians who are licensed by and in good standing with the La. State Board
of Medical Examiners to recommend medical marijuana for therapeutic use by patients clinically
diagnosed as suffering from one or more debilitating medical conditions enumerated in present law.
Requires the La. Board of Pharmacy to adopt administrative rules relating to the dispensing of
medical marijuana to patients.
Proposed law retains present law and adds thereto a requirement that the La. Board of Pharmacy
adopt rules to provide for procedures and regulations relative to delivery of dispensed marijuana to
patients by designated employees or agents of the pharmacy.
(Adds R.S. 40:1046(C)(2)(l))