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Bill Requiring Testing of Medical Marijuana for Contaminates Passes Arizona Senate

The legislation requires the Dept. of Agriculture to test the cannabis being sold at state-regulated dispensaries for mold, bacteria and other adulterants.

Arizona State Capitol Adobe Stock Credit Dave Newman Resized

PHOENIX — Sometime next year, medical marijuana users could get a guarantee of sorts that the drugs they are buying are as good as they’ve been promised.

And they’ll know if it has mold, disease-causing bacteria or other adulterants.

RELATED: New Arizona Legislation Seeks To Prevent Potential Carcinogens in Legal Cannabis

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With only three lawmakers in dissent, the Senate voted Thursday to require the state Department of Agriculture to test what’s being sold at the state-regulated dispensaries around the state. SB 1420 now goes to the House.

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