Natalie M. LaPrade Medical Cannabis Commission - Certifying Providers
Sponsor: Chris West (District 42)Committee: FinanceSubject: Public HealthStatus: Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 188 (as of Nov 6, 2020)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Altering the definition of 'certifying provider' to include physician assistants who have an active unrestricted license to practice, have an active delegation agreement with a primary supervising physician who is a certifying provider, and are in good standing with the State Board of Physicians; and altering the membership of the Natalie M. LaPrade Medical Cannabis Commission.
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Testimony (7)
MGA witness listFAV 4FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendmentsUNF 2Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Hawk, Wynee | Board of Physicians | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Neumann, MPAS, PA-C, DFAAPA, Theresa M. | Maryland Academy of Physician Assistants | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Senator West, Senator Westlegislator | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Trott, PA-C, Victoria | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Miller, Christine | Smart Appeoaches to Marijuana | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Shavin, Karen | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Kasky, Taylor | Maryland Medical Cannabis Association | Oral + Written (PDF) |