Pubdate: Sun, 19 Nov 2017
Source: Kansas City Star (MO)
Copyright: 2017 The Kansas City Star
Contact:  http://www.kansascity.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/221

MONTANA DRAFTS MEDICAL MARIJUANA REGULATIONS

The state health department has drafted proposed regulations for the
medical marijuana industry, setting rules for quality testing,
tracking and increasing fees.

The Billings Gazette reports the Department of Public Health and Human
Services plans a public hearing in Helena on Nov. 30.

Agency spokesman Jon Ebelt says the state sought input from Montana
providers and researched practices in states that have legalized
marijuana use.

Under the rules, providers would have to have their products tested
for levels of THC along with metals and pesticides.

Annual licensing fees would be $5,000 for providers with more than 10
registered patients, $1,000 for smaller providers and $2,000 for
testing labs. The patient fee would be raised from $5 to $30.

There are also tracking and security requirements while prospective
employees would be screened for drug convictions.
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