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(1) The board shall review any available scientific research related to the human use of cannabis, a cannabinoid product, or an expanded cannabinoid product that:
(a) was conducted under a study approved by an IRB;
(b) was conducted or approved by the federal government; or
(c)
(i) was conducted in another country; and
(ii) demonstrates, as determined by the board, a sufficient level of scientific reliability and significance to merit the board's review.
(2) Based on the research described in Subsection (1), the board shall evaluate the safety and efficacy of cannabis, cannabinoid products, and expanded cannabinoid products, including:
(a) medical conditions that respond to cannabis, cannabinoid products, and expanded cannabinoid products;
(b) cannabis and cannabinoid dosage amounts and medical dosage forms;
(c) interaction of cannabis, cannabinoid products, and expanded cannabinoid products with other treatments; and
(d) contraindications, adverse reactions, and potential side effects from use of cannabis, cannabinoid products, and expanded cannabinoid products.
(3) Based on the board's evaluation under Subsection (2), the board shall develop guidelines for treatment with cannabis, a cannabinoid product, and an expanded cannabinoid product that include:
(a) a list of medical conditions, if any, that the board determines are appropriate for treatment with cannabis, a cannabis product, a cannabinoid product, or an expanded cannabinoid product;
(b) a list of contraindications, side effects, and adverse reactions that are associated with use of cannabis, cannabinoid products, or expanded cannabinoid products;
(c) a list of potential drug-drug interactions between medications that the United States Food and Drug Administration has approved and cannabis, cannabinoid products, and expanded cannabinoid products; and
(d) any other guideline the board determines appropriate.
(4) The board shall submit the guidelines described in Subsection (3) to the director of the Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing.
(5) Guidelines that the board develops under this section may not limit the availability of cannabis, cannabinoid products, or expanded cannabinoid products permitted under Title 4, Chapter 41a, Cannabis Production Establishments, or Title 26, Chapter 61a, Utah Medical Cannabis Act.