5073-S2.E AMH ANDG MORI 083

E2SSB 5073 - H AMD TO WAYS COMM AMD (H-2509.2/11) 614

By Representative Anderson

WITHDRAWN 04/11/2011

    On page 18, after line 20 of the striking amendment, insert the following:

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 414.  (1) The department of health shall reimburse a qualifying patient for any pizza consumed by the qualifying patient while he or she was under the influence of medical cannabis.  The department shall reimburse the patient no later than five business days after the patient submits a receipt for the pizza.  The department may not reimburse the patient for delivery charges, gratuities, or toppings in excess of three.

    (2) For purposes of this section, "pizza" means a pie with a bread crust topped with tomato sauce, cheese, and various toppings.  "Pizza" includes Chicago style deep dish, New York style thin crust, and stuffed crust."

EFFECT:   Requires the Department of Health (DOH) to reimburse qualifying patients for any pizza consumed by the qualifying patient while he or she was under the influence of medical cannabis.  Requires the DOH to reimburse the patient no later than five business days after the patient submits a receipt for the pizza.  Prohibits the DOH from reimbursing the patient for delivery charges, gratuities, or toppings in excess of three.  Defines "pizza" as a pie with a bread crust topped with tomato sauce, cheese, and various toppings.  Clarifies that "pizza" includes Chicago style deep dish, New York style thin crust, and stuffed crust.

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