For example, the measure:
- Creates individual cultivation, manufacturing and dispensary permits and also increases the number of cultivation permits. To date, only 12 vertically integrated licenses have been issued.
- Phases out the state’s 6.625% MMJ sales tax over three years.
- Establishes a five-member Cannabis Regulatory Commission to oversee the state’s MMJ program, removing it from the state Department of Health.
- Allows physician assistants and advanced-practice nurses to recommend medical cannabis. State law previously allowed only doctors to make recommendations.