Denver, CO: State officials are contemplating regulations to track patients’ medical marijuana purchases, according to an Associated Press report published last week.
The AP story stated: “Specifics of Colorado’s tracking plans haven’t yet been drafted. Regulators say they’ll have a plan by January to use video surveillance and a central computer system to flag multiple purchases. Other ideas include using biometrics to track patients, requiring a fingerprint scan before each sale to make sure the customer matches the marijuana card. They are also considering mandating that medical pot include radio-frequency identification devices, somewhat like coded tags on library books, to keep track of who’s getting what. In addition, tracking could include requiring dispensaries to capture patient driver’s licenses on camera to record their purchases.”
The story did not specify which state agency would be involved in drafting the proposed regulations.
In June, state lawmakers passed legislation enacting statewide regulations and licensing procedures governing the operation of facilities that distribute medical cannabis to authorized patients.
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