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North Dakota residents hoping to take advantage of the state’s medical cannabis program are going to have to wait at least one more year for their medicine, state officials have reported. This Monday, the North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH) filed their proposed rules for the medical marijuana program with the state Legislative Council. “The NDDoH has thoughtfully crafted these rules to ensure patient safety, product safety, and public safety,” State Health Officer Mylynn Tufte said.
Alongside the proposed rules, the NDDoH has announced a tentative timeline for the full rollout of the program. The department is accepting public commentary on the regulations from now until December 26th, and will hold six public hearings between December 11th to 14th. “The department is committed to a transparent process and we welcome the public’s input on the proposed rules,” added Tufte.
After making any necessary revisions in accordance with public commentary, the NDDoH will file all required information to the state legislature’s Administrative Rules Committee by February 1st of next year. The committee will debate these rules in March, and could approve them as early as April…
