New York State Regulators File Amendment To Allow CBD Hemp Products In Medical Marijuana Program

Two New York State departments filed an amendment on Wednesday that would allow medical marijuana businesses to provide hemp-derived compounds such as CBD to patients. The measure, which was introduced by the Departments of Health and Agriculture and Markets, is designed to “enhance” the state’s medical cannabis program while also lowering manufacturing costs for licensed facilities. Patients would also reap the cost-savings benefits under the regulatory amendment. “The Department remains committed to growing New York State’s Medical Marijuana Program responsibly, as evidenced by the work we have done to enhance the program since its launch nearly four years ago,” Health Department Commissioner Howard Zucker said in a press release. “This is yet another example that will help improve the program for patients and registered organizations.” New York State Departments of Health and Agriculture & Markets Announce New Regulations to Enhance Medical Marijuana Program (1/3) — NYSDOH (@HealthNYGov) November 6, 2019 NYS Dept of Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker: “The Department remains committed to growing NYS’s Medical Marijuana Program responsibly, as evidenced by the work we have done to enhance the program since its launch nearly 4 years ago.” Learn more: https://t.co/XMQaWRxbwG — NYSDOH (@HealthNYGov) November 6, 2019 The proposal must…

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