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A 7998

Authorizes retail dispensary licensees, microbusiness licensees and nursery licensees to sell up to three immature cannabis plants per person for personal cultivation

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Donna Lupardo

Allows licensed cannabis sellers (retail, microbusiness, nurseries) to sell up to three immature cannabis plants per person for personal home cultivation.

REFERRED TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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Bill Summary · A 7998

Summary of Bill A 7998

Overview

Bill A 7998 would authorize certain cannabis licensed businesses to sell immature cannabis plants to individuals for personal cultivation. Specifically, eligible licensees would be allowed to provide up to three immature cannabis plants per person. The bill was introduced on April 16, 2025 and referred to the Economic Development committee.

Purpose and Intent

  • Expand access to immature cannabis plants for personal cultivation by allowing licensed businesses to sell a limited number of immature plants directly to individuals.
  • Target licensees include retail dispensaries, microbusinesses, and nursery licensees.
  • Align business activity with consumer demand for home cultivation while maintaining a per-person limit.

Key Provisions (as described)

  • Eligible sellers: Retail dispensary licensees, microbusiness licensees, and nursery licensees.
  • Sale limit: Up to three immature cannabis plants per person for personal cultivation.
  • Use case: Plants purchased would be for personal cultivation by the purchaser (not for resale or commercial production, per the bill’s stated intent).
  • Scope of sale: Applies to the specified licensee categories; does not appear to extend to other license types under this description.
  • Definitions: The text provided does not include specific definitions for terms such as “immature cannabis plant,” nor does it outline age verification or other consumer restrictions within this summary.

Who is Affected

  • Licensees: Retail dispensaries, microbusinesses, and nursery licensees would gain authority to sell up to three immature plants per person.
  • Consumers: Individuals seeking to cultivate cannabis at home would have the option to purchase up to three immature plants per person from qualifying licensees.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduction: April 16, 2025.
  • Status: Referred to the Economic Development committee.
  • Legislative actions recorded: Two identical entries on 2025-04-16 indicating referral to Economic Development.
  • Related legislation: Companion bill S 7387 (listed as a companion).

Sponsor and Related Legislation

  • Primary sponsor: Donna Lupardo.
  • Related companion: S 7387 (noted as a companion bill).

Potential Impacts and Considerations

  • Consumer access: Enables home cultivation through a formal, license-based channel with a stated per-person cap.
  • Regulation and compliance: Operational details (e.g., age verification, recordkeeping, plant tagging, transport, and possession limits) are not specified in the provided summary and would be important for implementation.
  • Market effects: Could affect consumer purchasing patterns and demand for immature plants from licensed sources.
  • Oversight: As the bill progresses, Economic Development committee review would influence any additional provisions, such as labeling, tracking, or safeguards.

Note: This summary reflects the information provided and does not include provisions not stated in the bill text available.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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