26B-4-248. Funds for patient vouchers.
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Effective 5/6/2026
26B-4-248. Funds for patient vouchers.
(1)The department shall contract with a nonprofit entity that provides assistance to medical cannabis cardholders for purchasing medical cannabis or a medical cannabis device.
(2)Subject to available funds, the contracted nonprofit entity may provide monthly $150 vouchers to a medical cannabis pharmacy for purchasing products in accordance with this section.
(3)A medical cannabis patient is eligible for a voucher if the individual is:
(a)an active medical cannabis cardholder patient; and
(b)enrolled in Medicaid or Medicare.
(4)The department may make rules to effectuate the program described in this section in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act.
(5)A contracted nonprofit entity shall provide the department an accounting each quarter of:
(a)how money was used; and
(b)other metrics determined relevant by the department.
(6)The contracted nonprofit entity shall use all money received from the department under this section for vouchers described in this section.
Enacted by Chapter 483 , 2026 General Session