IL–(ENEWSPF)–February 27, 2012. Creates the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Act. Provides that when a person has been diagnosed by a physician as having a debilitating medical condition, the person and the person’s primary caregiver may be issued a registry identification card by the Department of Public Health that permits the person or the person’s primary caregiver to legally possess no more than 6 cannabis plants and 2 ounces of dried usable cannabis.
Amends the Cannabis Control Act to make conforming changes, including that any registered qualifying patient or registered primary caregiver who distributes cannabis to someone who is not allowed to use cannabis is subject to a penalty enhancement of not more than 2 years in prison or a fine of not more than $2,000, or both, for abuse of the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Act.
Provides that the Act is repealed 3 years after its effective date.
Repeals the research provisions of the Cannabis Control Act.
Provides that the Department of Public Health shall develop and disseminate educational information about the health risks associated with the abuse of cannabis and prescription medications.
Provides that the Department shall promulgate rules governing the manner in which it shall consider applications for and renewals of registration certificates for medical cannabis organizations.
Provides that the provisions of the Act are severable.
Effective immediately.
House Sponsors – Rep. Lou Lang – Angelo Saviano – Ann Williams – Robyn Gabel – Kenneth Dunkin, Sara Feigenholtz and Kelly M. Cassidy.
