128th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 606 LR 2080(01)
An Act To Ensure Access to All Prescription Drugs Containing Cannabidiol Approved by the Federal Food and Drug Administration
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Austin of Gray
Committee: Health and Human Services
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
Potential current biennium cost increase - General Fund
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill states that a prescription medication containing cannabidiol that is approved by federal law or rule must be available in this State within 30 days of approval or publication in the Federal Register. This bill could potentially have a fiscal impact if new drugs are approved by federal law. The Department of Health and Human Services does not know which drugs may be approved by federal law or when a new drug may be approved. No estimate of cost is made at this time.