Signed by Governor Matt Meyer

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that amends and clarifies which individuals are required to have background checks under the Delaware marijuana Control Act in Delaware.

Highlights:

• Amends and clarifies which individuals are required to have background checks under the Delaware marijuana Control Act in Delaware (Sec. 1-3).

• Amends and identifies categories of people who’d need to complete fingerprint-based background checks within the cannabis industry (Sec. 1-3).

• Repeals limitations for patient eligibility based on a specific set of qualifying health conditions. Instead, doctors will be able to issue cannabis recommendations for any condition they see fit (Sec. 1-3).

• Authorizes patients over the age of 65 to self-certify for medical cannabis access without the need for a doctor’s recommendation (Sec. 1-3).

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