An Act Regarding
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1488
Committee Amendment CA_B_S586 (Senate)
Amends: 28-B MRSA §605

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "£)» to S.P. 603, L.D. 1488, "An Act Regarding
Cannabis Testing and the Manufacture of Cannabis and Hemp Products"
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following:
'An Act Regarding Adult Use Canuabis Testing'
Amend the bill by inserting after the title and before the enacting clause the following:
'Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, certain additional testing requirements, which this legislation removes,
result in a significant fmancial burden on certain adult use cannabis businesses that have
already performed required testing on the adult use cannabis or adult use cannabis product;
and
Whereas, the Legislature considered this issue in the prior legislative session, but a
final resolution was unable to be determined at that time; and
Whereas, the Legislature has determined that it is necessary to provide more
immediate relief to those affected; and
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now,
therefore,'
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the
following:
'See. 1. 28-B MRSA §605, sub-§4, as amended by PL 2023, c. 679, Pt, B, §120, is
farther amended to read;
4. No subsequent further processing, manufacturing or alteration. Since the
performance of the prior testing under subsection 1, the cannabis or cannabis product has
not undergone any further processing, manufacturing or alteration that would result in an
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " ^ " to 8,P. 603, L.D. 1488
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<^ 1 increase in the concentration of any contaminants or factors identified in section 602,
subsection 1 or in any rules adopted by the office pursuant to that section. For the purposes
of this subsection, "further processinB. manufacturinfi: or alteration" does not include the
use of cannabis concentrate in the creation of an edible cannabis product, except for testine
under section 602. subsection 1. paraRi'aph P.
Emergency clause. In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation
takes effect when approved.'
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section
number to read consecutively.
SUMMARY
This amendment removes the provision in the bill allowing the simultaneous use of
manufacturing-related equipment, supplies and facilities for the manufacturing ofcannabis
products and hemp products. It also provides that the use of cannabis concentrate in the
creation of an edible cannabis product is not considered fbrther processing, manufacturing
or altemation for the purpose of additional testing, except for testing for
tetrahydrocannabinol potency, homogeneity and cannabinoid profiles to ensure correct
labeling. The amendment adds an emergency preamble and emergency clause to the bill.
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
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LD 1488 LR 1746(07)
An Act Regarding Cannabis Testing and the Manufacture of Cannabis and Hemp Products
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'y
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Any additional costs to the Office ofCannabis Policy within the Department of Administrative and Financial Services
from the provisions of this bill are expected to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.
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