OFFICE OF FISCAL ANALYSIS

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sHB-6715

AN ACT CONCERNING THE PALLIATIVE USE OF MARIJUANA.

AMENDMENT

LCO No.: 7810

File Copy No.: 420

House Calendar No.: 348

OFA Fiscal Note

State Impact:

Agency Affected

Fund-Effect

FY 08 $

FY 09 $

DCP

GF - See Below

See Below

See Below

Note: GF=General Fund

Municipal Impact: None

Explanation

The amendment alters the definition of debilitating medical condition from that contained in the bill. It is uncertain how the new definition would affect the number of individuals seeking palliative marijuana. Depending on whether the volume of individuals is increased or decreased, the need for Dept. of Consumer Protection staff could be affected.

The preceding Fiscal Impact statement is prepared for the benefit of the members of the General Assembly, solely for the purposes of information, summarization and explanation and does not represent the intent of the General Assembly or either chamber thereof for any purpose.