Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that authorizes certain forms of medical cannabis.

Highlights:

• Establishes Compassionate Care Act (Sec. 1).

• Establishes Medical Cannabis Program Fund within Department of Health and Environmental Control (44-53-2020).

• Appropriates excess moneys to General Fund (75%), local providers (10%), University of South Carolina (8%), Law Enforcement Division (5%), Department of Education (2%) (44-53-2020).

• Establishes 6% sales tax on medical cannabis products (44-53-2040).

• Establishes Medical Cannabis Advisory Board (44-53-2060).

• Prohibits medical cannabis cardholders from serving on Board (45-53-2060).

• Authorizes Board of Pharmacy to promulgate regulations (44-53-2096).

• Authorizes Department to establish commission further regulating medical cannabis (44-53-2340).

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