SB2857 - Medical cannabis act; set additional provisions related to background checks, department investigations, fees and appeals.

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An Act To Amend Section 41-137-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Additional Authorizations And Requirements Related To Performing Background Checks As Part Of The Medical Cannabis Act; To Authorize The Department Of Health To Obtain Criminal Records Background Checks From The Mississippi Justice Information Center Of The Department Of Public Safety And The F.b.i.; To Authorize The Department To Recoup Any Fee Associated With The Background Check; To Delete The Provision Of Law That Prohibits A Resident Cardholder From Obtaining More Than A Total Of Six Mmceus Of Allowable Medical Cannabis In A Week From A Dispensary Or A Combination Of Dispensaries; To Provide That The Department Of Public Safety And The Department Of Health Each May Charge And Retain A Fee For Each Applicant; To Amend Section 41-137-47, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Additional Measures Related To Investigation Procedures By Licensing Agencies Under The Medical Cannabis Act; To Set Certain Administrative Hearing Procedures; To Authorize The Licensing Agency To Recoup Any Fee Associated With The Investigation Or Hearing Process; And For Related Purposes.