§ 13-3305. Application review process; approval; number of programs.

   (a) In general. -- The Commission shall establish an application review process that includes reviewers with expertise in scientific research and analysis, medical training, and law enforcement.

(b) Reviewer requirements. -- The reviewers shall:

   (1) Review, evaluate, and rate applications for medical marijuana compassionate use programs submitted by academic medical centers based on the procedures and guidelines established by the Commission; and

   (2) Make recommendations to the Commission, based on the ratings awarded to proposals by the reviewers, for approval of applications from medical marijuana compassionate use programs.

(c) Term for program; renewal. -- The Commission may grant a 1-year approval to a program, which may be renewed by the Commission.

(d) Limitation on number of programs. -- The Commission may approve no more than five programs to operate at one time.

HISTORY: 2013, ch. 403.