 | Fiscal Note1st Sub. S.B. 121 (Green) 2026 General Session Medical Cannabis Program Amendments by Vickers, Evan J. |  |
| Ongoing | One-time | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net GF/ITF/USF (rev.-exp.) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Revenues | FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 |
| Dedicated Credits Revenue | $0 | $(45,800) | $(45,800) |
| Dedicated Credits Revenue, One-time | $(7,200) | $0 | $0 |
| Total Revenues | $(7,200) | $(45,800) | $(45,800) |
Enactment of this legislation could reduce revenue to the Qualified Patient Enterprise Fund by $4,000 one-time in FY 2026 and by $24,200 ongoing beginning in FY 2027 from no longer charging registration fees and also no longer requiring background checks for guardians or caregivers in the medical cannabis patient program. Eliminating background checks would reduce Dedicated Credit revenue to the Department of Public Safety by $3,200 one-time in FY 2026 and by $21,600 ongoing beginning in FY 2027.
| Expenditures | FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 |
| Dedicated Credits Revenue | $0 | $(21,600) | $(21,600) |
| Dedicated Credits Revenue, One-time | $(3,200) | $0 | $0 |
| Qualified Patient Enterprise Fund | $0 | $282,100 | $282,100 |
| Qualified Patient Enterprise Fund, One-time | $12,800 | $0 | $0 |
| Qualified Production Enterprise Fund, One-time | $400 | $400 | $0 |
| Total Expenditures | $10,000 | $260,900 | $260,500 |
Enactment of this legislation could cost the Department of Agriculture and Food $400 one-time in FY 2026 and $400 one-time in FY 2027 from dedicated credits to update rules and documents related to the medical cannabis program. The department has indicated it can absorb this cost. Enactment of this legislation could also cost the Department of Health and Human Services $12,800 one-time in FY 2026 and $282,100 from the Qualified Patient Enterprise Fund to award vouchers for medical cannabis, update the Electronic Verification System, and eliminate caregiver and guardian registrations. Finally, enactment could reduce Dedicated Credit expenditures by the Department of Public Safety by $3,200 one-time in FY 2026 and by $21,600 ongoing beginning in FY 2027 from conducting fewer background checks.
| FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 | |
| Net All Funds (rev-exp) | $(17,200) | $(306,700) | $(306,300) |
Enactment of this legislation likely will not result in direct, measurable costs for local governments.
Enactment of this legislation could reduce the amount paid by certain individuals by $4,000 one-time in FY2026 and by $24,200 ongoing beginning in FY2027 from no longer charging registration fees and also no longer requiring background checks for guardians or caregivers in the medical cannabis patient program.
Enactment of this legislation could result in a small reduction in the regulatory burden for Utah residents or businesses.
This bill creates a new program or significantly expands an existing program.
For a list of questions lawmakers might ask to improve accountability for the proposed
program, please see:
https://budget.utah.gov/newprogram