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PR Senate Health Committee to Inspect Medical Cannabis Facilities on July 14

Published Jul 12, 2026, 12:36 PM ASTvia NotiCel

At a glance

  • Senate’s Health Commission to conduct on-site inspections of medical cannabis establishments
  • Inspections aim to gather first-hand information about facility operations
  • Investigation ordered through Senate Resolution 319 to evaluate program compliance

Why this matters: Puerto Rico’s medical cannabis program is a significant issue for the island’s healthcare and economy.

The Puerto Rico Senate’s Health Committee, chaired by Sen. Juan Oscar Morales Rodríguez, will conduct on-site inspections on Tuesday, July 14, at establishments linked to the medical cannabis industry as part of a legislative investigation into the effect and impact of Act 42-2017, known as the MEDICINAL Act, which governs the study, development and research of cannabis. The first inspection is scheduled for 9:30 AM at Cannalytics Bioscience Labs, followed by visits to Novacann Labs Corp. and Green Health Puerto Rico.

The visits are intended to give the Committee firsthand information on how various components of the medical cannabis program function. Sen. Morales said the Legislative Assembly has a duty to conduct serious, objective and responsible oversight, and that the inspections will help gather valuable information to strengthen the Committee’s investigation, ensuring the program operates transparently, complies with the law, and serves the best interests of patients and the people of Puerto Rico.

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