1. THE GOVERNMENT MEDICINAL CANNABIS BILL
And the Submissions Process

2. THE GOVERNMENT MEDICINAL CANNABIS BILL
Paves the way for domestic production of medicinal cannabis, via a regulatory power.
Terminally ill people are safe from prosecution for possession and utensils.
CBD and CBD products are de- scheduled

3. THE REGULATORY POWER
Paves the way for domestic production of medicinal cannabis
Sets standards for products. Both locally made and imported.
Advisory committee to be setup to discuss prescribing limits.

4. Terminal Protections
Has to be for Terminal patients certified as having 12 months to live.
Protects against possession and utensils. – not cultivation or manufacture.
Does not cover Fatal conditions with longer decline, such as MND, Progressive MS.
Election Promise of Chronic Pain has been ignored.

5. CBD Declassification
Previous National Govt created exemption to prescribe CBD. – It was still Class B
Govt Bill accepts the UN findings of CBD, and is descheduling it entirely.
Other Countries have CBD as a health food supplement, especially low doses. Still a Medicine needing a GP in NZ.

6. Possible changes Terminal defence
Terminal defence. - Extend it to those with “Severe or Debilitating” conditions.
“Severe or Debilitating” excludes mild chronic pain, but includes those on strong opioids etc.
Protection is extended for all cannabis related offences, long term sufferers are most likely to cultivate.

7. Possible changes CBD Declassification
CBD is only one of many compounds with potential. Others are being commercially developed.
Extend Declassification to all cannabinoids that are not known to have psychoactive effects.
This would include CBC, CBG, THCV and most importantly CBDV.

8. Possible changes The Regulatory power
Shape of Regulations are unknown, potential for – supplementary submissions.
Could ask to point to a preferred country as a model for regulations to implement.
The advisory committee on prescribing. Decisive change could match Prescribing of Cocaine and Opioids.

9. The Law making Process

10. The Select Committee Members Chairperson Louisa Wall Labour Party
Deputy-Chairperson
Shane Reti
National Party
Jonathan Coleman
National Party
Liz Craig
Labour Party
Matt Doocey
National Party
Anahila Kanongata’a-Suisuiki
Labour Party
Nicky Wagner
National Party
Angie Warren-Clark
Labour Party

11. Making a Submission. Key Points for Written submissions
Stay on topic. There are 3 key changes. Speak to those changes.
The unaddressed changes you desire may come under the regulations which are to be decided. – speak to the shape of future regulations you would like to see.
You can also ask for a supplementary submission once regulations are made public.
• Get your submission in on time — often select committees refuse to accept late
submissions. March 21st is last day
• Group Submissions, such as regional MS chapters or even online support groups carry weight.

12. Making a Submission. Oral Submissions
If you are keen, you can ask to speak to your submission. May need to travel to wellington
You will have 5-10 mins, stay on point.
Don’t attack politicians…………
Rehearse if possible.

13. Things to include in Submission
• Who you are and your contact details.
• Make it clear at the beginning whether or not you want to appear before the select
committee to make an oral submission. We really recommend you do, as it can add
weight to your submission.
• If it’s a group submission, provide more information about the size, nature and kaupapa
of the organisation.

14. Things to include in Submission
• Make it clear if you support or oppose the bill, and why. It is important to give clear
reasons.
• If you support the bill but would like to see parts of it changed, be very clear about
what you want done.
• Provide any background material that will support your points. This can include research and/or personal and community stories. Stories personalize the issue for the select committee and help them understand why the topic is important to you and how this Bill will affect your life and community.