Utah Code Title 26B. Utah Health and Human Services Codes § 26B-1-435. Medical Cannabis Policy Advisory Board creation--Membership--Duties

(2)(a) The advisory board shall consist of the following members:

(b) The commissioner of the Department of Agriculture and Food shall ensure that at least one individual appointed under Subsection (2)(a)(ii)(A) or (B) also owns or operates a licensed cannabis processing facility.

(3)(a) Subject to Subsection (3)(b), a member of the advisory board shall serve for a four year term.

(b) When appointing the initial membership of the advisory board, the executive director and the commissioner of the Department of Agriculture and Food shall coordinate to appoint four advisory board members to serve a term of two years to ensure that approximately half of the board is appointed every two years.

(4)(a) If an advisory board member is no longer able to serve as a member, a new member shall be appointed in the same manner as the original appointment.

(b) A member appointed in accordance with Subsection (4)(a) shall serve for the remainder of the unexpired term of the original appointment.

(5)(a) A majority of the advisory board members constitutes a quorum.

(b) The action of a majority of a quorum constitutes an action of the advisory board.

(c) For a term lasting one year, the advisory board shall annually designate members of the advisory board to serve as chair and vice-chair.

(d) When designating the chair and vice-chair, the advisory board shall ensure that at least one individual described Subsection (2)(a)(i) is appointed as chair or vice-chair.

(a)Sections 63A-3-106 and 63A-3-107; and

(b) rules made by the Division of Finance pursuant to Sections 63A-3-106 and 63A-3-107.

(a) provide staff support for the advisory board; and

(b) assist the advisory board in conducting meetings.

(a) to the department or the Department of Agriculture and Food changes to current or proposed medical cannabis rules or statutes;

(b) to the appropriate legislative committee whether the advisory board supports a change to medical cannabis statutes.

(a) review any draft rule that is authorized under this chapter or Title 4, Chapter 41a, Cannabis Production Establishments and Pharmacies;

(b) consult with the Department of Agriculture and Food regarding the issuance of an additional:

(c) consult with the department regarding cannabis patient education;

(d) consult regarding the reasonableness of any fees set by the department or the Department of Agriculture and Food that pertain to the medical cannabis program; and

(e) consult regarding any issue pertaining to medical cannabis when asked by the department or the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food.