Section 22-C1401. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

 

1401.1 The Advisory Committee shall convene at least twice (2) per year to:

 

(a)  Accept and review petitions for the approval of additional qualifying medical conditions and qualifying medical treatments, and to recommend in favor or against approval to the Director;

 

(b)  Monitor best practices in other states, monitor scientific research on the use of medical marijuana, monitor the effectiveness of the District’s medical marijuana program, and make recommendations to the Mayor, the Council, the Director, and when asked to consult by other agencies;

 

(c)  Issue recommendations to the Director of the quantities of cannabis, not to exceed four (4) ounces per month, that are necessary to constitute an adequate supply for qualified patients and designated caregivers; and

 

(d)  Issue a report to the Mayor and Council recommending whether the District should allow qualifying patients and caregivers to cultivate medical marijuana, how to implement and regulate cultivation of medical marijuana by qualifying patients and caregivers, and any other comments the Committee believes to be of importance.

 

1401.2 The Committee shall conduct a fair and impartial proceeding, assure that the facts are fully elicited, and avoid delay. The chairperson shall have authority to take all measures necessary for the maintenance of order and for the efficient, fair and impartial resolution of issues that arise during public hearing proceedings  or any public meeting in which a quorum of the Committee are present.

 

authority

Section 14 of the Legalization of Marijuana for Medical Treatment Amendment Act of 2010 (Act), effective July 27, 2010 (D.C. Law 18-210; D.C. Official Code §§ 7-1671.01, et seq.), and Mayor’s Order 2011-71, dated April 13, 2011.

source

Final Rulemaking published at 60 DCR 10061 (July 12, 2013).