Bill
Number: S.B. 1286
Gowan
Floor Amendment
Reference
to: printed bill
Amendment
drafted by: Leg Council
FLOOR
AMENDMENT EXPLANATION
1. Requires DHS, if
multiple applications are received for dispensary registration certificates in
geographic areas from which a dispensary moved and that are 25 miles away from
another dispensary, to approve the application that serves the most qualifying
patients within five miles of the proposed location.
2. Allows DHS, if multiple
applications are received for dispensary registration certificates in
geographic areas that are 25 miles from another dispensary, to issue the
registration certificate by random drawing.
3. Adds a legislative
intent clause.
Fifty-fourth Legislature Gowan
First
Regular Session S.B. 1286
GOWAN FLOOR AMENDMENT
SENATE AMENDMENTS TO S.B. 1286
(Reference to printed bill)
Page 1, line
20, after "If" insert "the
department receives multiple applications as described in subsection A,
paragraph 1 of this section from previously approved nonprofit medical
marijuana dispensary locations, the department shall approve the certificate
for the application that serves the most qualifying patients within five miles
of the proposed dispensary location. If the department receives multiple
applications as described in subsection A, paragraph 2 of this section or if"
Between
lines 40 and 41, insert:
"Sec. 2. Intent
The legislature
intends to prospectively establish prioritization for the nonprofit medical
marijuana dispensary registration certificates that may be allocated to
applicants and locations. It is not the legislature's intent to exceed the
limit on the number of registration certificates that may be issued as
specified in section 36‑2804, Arizona Revised Statutes."
Renumber to
conform
Amend title to conform