ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Fifty-fifth Legislature

First Regular Session

 


HB 2902: marijuana; laboratories; proficiency testing (Substituted for SB 1833)

Sponsor:  Representative Friese, LD 9

House Engrossed

HB 2902 originally passed the House as HB 2303 and was one of the 22 bills recently vetoed by the Governor.

Committee on Health & Human Services

House: HHS DP 9-0-0-0 | 3rd Read 57-0-3-0

Senate: HHS DPA 8-0-0-0 | 3rd Read 29-1-0-0

Final Read: 54-5-1-0

Overview

Requires the Arizona Department of Health Services (DHS), beginning January 1, 2023, to conduct proficiency testing and remediate problems with independent third-party laboratories and marijuana testing facilities

History

Under current law, DHS is permitted to conduct proficiency testing and remediate problems with certified independent third-party laboratories. Remediation may include assessing civil penalties and suspending or revoking a laboratory's certification. (A.R.S. § 36-2803)

The Medical Marijuana Fund (Fund) was established in 2010 through the voter-approved initiative measure, Proposition 203. The Fund consists of collected fees, imposed civil penalties and private donations received. DHS is required to administer the Fund and Fund monies are continuously appropriated. (A.R.S. § 36-2817)

A marijuana testing facility is defined as either DHS or another entity that is licensed by DHS to analyze the potency of marijuana and test marijuana for harmful contaminants. (A.R.S. § 36-2850)

Provisions

1.   ☒ Prop 105 (45 votes)	     ☐ Prop 108 (40 votes)      ☐ Emergency (40 votes)	☐ Fiscal NoteRequires DHS, beginning January 1, 2023, to conduct proficiency testing and remediate problems with certified independent third-party laboratories and licensed marijuana testing facilities. (Sec. 1)

2.   Continues to permit DHS, through December 21, 2022, to conduct proficiency testing and remediation. (Sec. 1)

3.   Allows DHS to contract for proficiency testing with laboratories that have a national or international accreditation. (Sec. 1)

4.   Specifies that remediation can include suspending or revoking a marijuana testing facility's license. (Sec. 1)

5.   Allows the Director of DHS to use monies in the Fund to contract with laboratories to comply with proficiency testing requirements. (Sec. 2)

6.   Requires DHS, by July 1 of each year, to report to the Joint Legislative Budget Committee expenditures made for proficiency testing requirements for the preceding fiscal year. (Sec. 2)

7.   Makes technical changes. (Sec. 1 and 2)

8.   Contains a Proposition 105 clause. (Sec. 3)

 

 

 

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