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Summary of: Executive Order 6 Report
On January 23rd, Phil Murphy ordered a review of NJ’s medical marijuana program via Executive Order 6. On March 27, 2018, he announced the findings.
Here’s a summary of that report including the timelines for the estimated implementation of each item addressed. The changes are really promising, but honestly, I’m disappointed by the lack of immediate benefits for current patients.
The biggest change was that the administration finally approved the conditions that the panel recommended when Christie was still in office.
Effective immediately, these conditions were added:
These added conditions are welcome, and we’re celebrating them as a “win”, however, the additions feel a lot like optics as these additions were approved by the panel months ago. All of these conditions could have been added during Murphy’s first few weeks in office WITHOUT an Executive Order.
The report states they plan to update the online system, the NJ medical marijuana patient portal. Estimated implementation by March 27, 2019.
Effective immediately, registration fees required to obtain or renew a medical marijuana card have been reduced to $100 for all, and $20 for seniors, veterans, and patients receiving public assistance.
Effective immediately, waivers will be granted to current ATCs allowing them to begin the process of opening additional grow facilities and satellite locations.
Effective immediately, physicians no longer have to list their names on the public registry. Physicians can call (609) 292-0424 to opt out of the public registry.
The report states they plan to phase out the physician registry altogether. Estimated implementation by March 27, 2019.
The report states they plan to streamline the process to allow Commissioner of Health to add conditions without a lengthy review process. Estimated implementation by March 27, 2019.
Effective immediately, medical marijuana patients are allowed to register up to two licensed caregivers.
The report states they plan to split ATC/dispensary permits into three separate licenses. Estimated implementation by March 27, 2019.
Plans to remove the 10% THC limit. Estimated implementation by March 27, 2019.
Plans to remove the requirement for a psychiatric approval for minor patients. Estimated implementation by March 27, 2019.
The report discusses several areas it hopes to address. These things cannot be changed by the governor’s administration and must be changed by working with the legislature. There are NO TIMELINES for these items.
The report mentions several changes the Department of Health is currently “exploring”. There are NO TIMELINES for these items.
Personally, I’m disappointed. Much of Executive Order 6 appears to contain hopes for the future with little commitment and no timelines.
If you’re a current MMJ patient, there are only two changes that affect you immediately: (1) When you renew your card, you’ll pay a reduced rate. (2) If you have a licensed caregiver, you may now register up to two.
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