5073-S2.E AMH MCCU BLAC 083

E2SSB 5073 - H AMD TO WAYS COMM AMD (H-2509.2/11) 623

By Representative McCune

FAILED 04/11/2011

    On page 23, after line 11 of the striking amendment, insert the following:

    "NEW SECTION. Sec. 609.  Licensed producers and licensed processors of cannabis products may not employ any person who has a criminal history of having committed a felony.  Licensed producers and licensed processors of cannabis products must conduct state background checks through the state patrol on all employees or prospective employees.  Background checks on employees must be conducted every two years."

    Renumber the remaining sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

    On page 27, after line 37 of the striking amendment, insert the following:

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 703.  Licensed dispensers may not employ any person who has a criminal history of having committed a felony.  Licensed dispensers must conduct state background checks through the state patrol on all employees or prospective employees.  Background checks on employees must be conducted every two years."

    Renumber the remaining sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

EFFECT:   Prohibits all licensed producers, licensed processors of cannabis products, and licensed dispensers from employing any person who has a criminal history of having committed a felony and requires that state background checks be conducted on all employees and prospective employees.

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