Let's look back at some memorable moments and interesting insights from last year.

Your top 10 posts:

• "Decision for 22-01: In re Executive Order 23" by u/oath2order
• "Lt Governor Directive No.1" by u/BranofRaisin
• "Executive Order 26" by u/GoogMastr
• "Lt Governor Directive No.2" by u/BranofRaisin
• "A.11, B.151, & B.150 Results" by u/LeEmerald
• "B.140 - Venezuelan Freedom Act" by u/hurricaneoflies
• "R.19 - Condemning Dysfunction and Ineptitude Resolution" by u/hurricaneoflies
• "Executive Order 25" by u/GoogMastr
• "A.11 - Consecutive Term Limit Amendment" by u/hurricaneoflies
• "B.151 - Modernizing Impeachment Act" by u/hurricaneoflies

Welcome to the fifth term for Greater Appalachia.

If you have any questions or concern's, don't.

#SCHEDULE

There will be no voting on legislation unless the Governor calls for a special session, and in that scenario the schedule is as follows:

Monday: Bill debates and amendment threads go up.

Wednesday: Amendment proposals end. Amendment voting continues.

Friday: Amendment voting ends. Bill voting goes up.

Sunday: Bill voting ends.

#MEMBER SUBMISSION

Party leaders: Just have the people you want in the Assembly post in the comments.

#SWEAR-IN

If you're the candidate your party wants, please take the oath of office below:

Oath:

I do solemnly swear or affirm that I will support the Constitution of the United States, and the Constitution of the Commonwealth of the Greater Appalachia, and that I will faithfully discharge the duties of the office of Greater Appalachian Assemblymember to the best of my ability.

Affirmation:

I do solemnly swear or affirm that I will support the Constitution of the United States, and the Constitution of the Commonwealth of the Greater Appalachia, and that I will faithfully discharge the duties of the office of Greater Appalachian Assemblymember to the best of my ability.

#BILL SUBMISSIONS

Don't know

#DOCKETING

If a Speaker is elected, they'll say what bills they want on the duties thread, which doesn't exist so, I'll make it if needed.

I, Goog Mann, in my capacity as Governor, hereby issue the following Executive Order

I hereby appoint u/NotTheDarkWeb_MNZP to the Senate seat left open by the resignation of u/KellinQuinn__

#THE VENEZUELAN FREEDOM ACT

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Greater Appalachia,

#SECTION I. SHORT TITLE

(1) This legislation shall be known as the “Venezuelan Freedom Act.”

#SECTION II. ASSEMBLY FINDINGS

(1) The Assembly here gathered does find that:

(a) The people of Venezuela have languished under a socialist dictatorship since 1998;

(b) Socialism is antithetical to American values;

(c) The Maduro government of Venezuela has provided Venezuelan ports and facilities as military assets to enemies of the United States, including the Russian Federation and the People’s Republic of China; AND

(d) That the legitimate opposition-led government of Venezuela has been unable to restore democracy as a result of its lack of military armaments; AND

(e) That the current crisis in Venezuela provides an opportunity for the overthrow of the government of Venezuela; AND

(f) That the National Guard of the Commonwealth of Greater Appalachia possesses hundreds of billions of dollars in modern weaponry, and tens of thousands of reserve and active duty troops, and that the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Greater Appalachia has financial and legislative discretion over this military force.

#SECTION III. DEFINITIONS

(1) The legitimate government of Venezuela, for the purpose of this legislation, refers to the internationally-recognized government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela as led by President Juan Gerardo Guaidó Márquez.

(2) Leave, for the purpose of this legislation, is an indefinite period away from service or duties for a member of the National Guard of the Commonwealth of Greater Appalachia. (3) Weaponry, for the purpose of this legislation, shall be defined as all military and technological equipment possessed by the National Guard of the Commonwealth of Greater Appalachia.

#SECTION IV. PROVISION OF WEAPONRY TO THE LEGITIMATE GOVERNMENT OF VENEZUELA

(1) From the moment of the passage of this act, all weaponry, equipment, and provisions currently in the possession of the National Guard of the Commonwealth of Greater Appalachia shall be transferred in ownership to the legitimate government of Venezuela, as defined in Section III. Definitions of this same act.

(2) The Greater Appalachia Department of Public Safety, henceforth referred to as the Department, shall be charged with the successful transference of that weaponry, to the legitimate government of Venezuela, as defined in Section III. Definitions of this same act, to the maximal extent available under law and as requested by that government, including but not limited to the international shipping of weapons, the provision of military and training grounds, the labeling and marking of equipment, and the financial covering of assorted costs.

(3) No fees, penalties, or other assorted costs shall be levied against the legitimate government of Venezuela for storage, transfers, or otherwise extant charges relating to the provision, storage, or ownership of weaponry under this act.

#SECTION V. PROVISION OF LEAVE FOR NATIONAL GUARD PERSONNEL WISHING TO AID IN THE RESTORATION OF THE LEGITIMATE GOVERNMENT OF VENEZUELA

(1) Indefinite paid leave shall be made available under the provisions of this act to all National Guard personnel wishing to aid in the restoration of democratic government to Venezuela, under the conditions detailed below: The National Guard personnel must not have a previous record of repeated Absences Without Leave or disobedience of active orders, and must have a conduct of good standing. The National Guard personnel must demonstrate their intention to assist in the restoration of the democratic government of Venezuela, that their actions will have a substantial effect on that restoration, and that the democratic government of Venezuela desires their services or support. The National Guard personnel shall, having complied with the other provisions of this act, be paid ten times their regular income for the period on leave, including but not limited to lost civilian and non-military incomes and salaries.

#SECTION VI. PLAIN ENGLISH

(1) Section IV of this piece of legislation transfers ownership of all military assets under the ownership of the National Guard of the Commonwealth of Greater Appalachia to the internationally-recognized government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.

(2) Section IV(3) of this piece of legislation offers paid leave at a 10x rate to military personnel accepted by the internationally-recognized government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela leaving to serve that same government.

#SECTION VII. ENACTMENT

(1) This legislation shall come into effect immediately upon its successful passage.

(2) This legislation shall take precedence over all previous pieces of legislation that might contradict it.

(3) Should any part of this resolution be struck down due to being unconstitutional, the rest shall remain law.

This piece of legislation was authored by Assemblyman /u/DexterAamo, R-GA

#THE CONDEMNING DYSFUNCTION AND INEPTITUDE RESOLUTION

#A RESOLUTION

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Greater Appalachia,

#SECTION I. SHORT TITLE

(1) This legislation shall be known as the “Condemning Dysfunction and Ineptitude Resolution.”

#SECTION II. ASSEMBLY FINDINGS

(1) The Assembly here gathered does find that:

(a) The Federal Government is charged under the Constitution of the United States with maintaining an effective government;

(b) Recent actions taken by the Democratic Party and the Senate caucus lead by Senator /u/CitizenBarnes have been antithetical to the maintenance of such a government;

(c) The demands made by Senator /u/CitizenBarnes are unreasonable and not conducive to the proper function of government;

(d) The passage of such legislation as advocated for by the federal Democratic Party would be detrimental to American ethics, values, and liberties, and that the particular implementation of a federal system of socialized medicine would deliver substandard access to care, choice, and competition.

#SECTION III. RESOLVED CLAUSES

The Assembly here gathered does resolve that:

(1) The federal Senate caucus of the Democratic Party ought to end its wrongful refusal to confirm qualified nominees nominated by the President of the United States;

(2) That socialized medicine is a great danger to this country, and ought to be resisted at all costs;

(3) That the nominees of President /u/AdithyanSoccer have been well-qualified, able for their tasks and positions, and are worthwhile candidates for the offices they seek to hold;

(4) That the Commonwealth of Greater Appalachia stands resolutely opposed to the imposition of socialism and other ideologies alien to the American way of life, by the federal government or any other institution.

I, Goog Mann, in my capacity as Governor, hereby issue the following Executive Order

#In the Greater Appalachia Assembly

November 7th, 2021

#Consecutive Term Limit Amendment

This is an amendment to ban Governors from running for re-election the term after they were elected.

THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED by the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Greater Appalachia that:

Section 1. Title

(1) This amendment shall be referred to as the "Consecutive Term Limit Amendment"

Section 2. Provisions

(1) Article XIII(A) shall be struck and replaced with "The Governor shall be ineligible to run for the governorship for the term next succeeding that for which they were elected"

(2) Article XIII(A)(1) shall be struck and replaced with "If the Governor serves part of a term due to the office falling vacant, this time shall not count towards the elected term limit.

(3) Article XIII(A)(2) shall be struck and replaced with "If the Governor is voted out of office due to impeachment, or is removed from office due to inactivity, this time shall count towards the elected term limit

Section 3. Enactment

(1) This amendment shall go into effect immediately after it is passed by the assembly.

This amendment was authored by Governor /u/GoogMastr (Dem)

#Modernizing Impeachment Act

####An Act to ensure no maneuvers and excuses can be used concerning impeachment.

The Assembly of the Commonwealth of Greater Appalachia enacts:

#####Section 1. Short Title

(a) This Act may be known as the “Modernizing Impeachment Act”

#####Section 2: Time of Impeachment Hearing

(a) Amend Greater Appalachian G.S. § 123-10 to say: When issue is joined in the trial of an impeachment, the court shall fix a time and place for trial and conduct trial starting thereof within one week of impeachment notice.

#####Section 3: Constitutional Oath

(a) Amend Greater Appalachian G.S. § 123-11 to say: At the time and place appointed, and before the commencement of the trial, the presiding officer of the Senate shall administer to each member of the court then present, and to other members as they appear, an oath or affirmation truly and impartially to try and determine the charge in question, under the Constitution and laws, according to the evidence and with no political allegiance. All members must swear on a copy of the state or federal constitution. No member of the court shall sit or give his vote upon the trial until he shall have taken such oath or affirmation.

#####Section 4: Enactment

(a) This act is enacted immediately upon being signed into law.

(b) If any provision of this Act, or an amendment made by this Act, or the application of such provision to any person or circumstance, is held to be invalid, the remainder of this Act, or an amendment made by this Act, or the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances, shall not be affected.

Written by Senator /u/Jaccobei (D), sponsored by Senator /u/Jaccobei (D)

#The Comprehensive Sexual Education Act

#####AN ACT to amend the seuxal education law for the betterment of the students of Greater Appalachia

#####Section 1: Short Title

(a) This Act shall be referred to as the “The Comprehensive Sexual Education Act”.

#####Section 5: Updating Seuxal Education to be Modern

(a) Amend Greater Appalachian G.S. § 115C-81.30 Section (a) Subsection (4) to read: Teach age appropriate comprehensive sexual health education including pregnancy, usage of contraceptives and sexually transmitted infections.

(b) Strike Subsections 1 and 6 from Section (a) in Greater Appalachian G.S. § 115C-81.30

(c) Strike Section (b) from Greater Appalachian G.S. § 115C-81.30

(d) Amend Section (e) Greater Appalachian G.S. § 115C-81.30 to read: Distribution of Contraceptives: Contraceptives may be distributed in a voluntary nature on school property to those above 18 years of age.

(e) Amend Greater Appalachian G.S. § 115C-81.30 Section (a) Subsection (5) to read: Teach age appropriate comprehensive sexual health education including pregnancy, usage of contraceptives and sexually transmitted infections. Instruction shall be given on non-heterosexual relationships and sexual activity.

#####Section 6: Enactment

(a) This Act shall go into effect immediately after being signed into law.

(b) If any provision of this Act or an amendment made by this Act, or the application of a provision or amendment to any person or circumstance, is held to be invalid for any reason in any court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this Act and the amendments made by this Act, and the application of the provisions and amendments to any other person or circumstance, shall not be affected.

Written and sponsored by Senator u/Jaccobei (D)

Let's look back at some memorable moments and interesting insights from last year.

Your top 10 posts:

• "Executive Order 12: Proclamation of Reagan Is Dead Day" by u/GoogMastr
• "Bill Actions 8/5/21" by u/GoogMastr
• "Bill Actions 6/11/21" by u/GoogMastr
• "Executive Order 11: Proclamation of Pride Month" by u/GoogMastr
• "Bill Actions 9/10/2021" by u/Damarius_Maneti
• "Executive Order 19" by u/GoogMastr
• "R.17 - Resolution to Defend Democracy" by u/hurricaneoflies
• "Speaker Results" by u/hurricaneoflies
• "B.80 - Greater Appalachia Civil Rights Enforcement Act of 2021" by u/hurricaneoflies
• "Appointment of a Senator" by u/GoogMastr

My fellow Greater Appalachians, Good Evening. Today we have a big one, lots of important bills. Two of these bills are ones that I promised during my campaign, well, the time is now.

First, B.142, the Firearm Owners Protection Act. They said it could not be done, but here we are. Since I first entered politics I have been a strong supporter of the second amendment and have defended the Commonwealth from all attempts to restrict the gun rights of law-abiding Greater Appalachians. When I said I would sign a bill repealing overbearing gun laws in our law code I was told it wouldn't happen. Members of my own party said they wouldn't let that become true. Some had written off the chance of that happening unless the GOP suddenly came into control of the legislature. Both were wrong, a bipartisan effort allowed this bill to pass the Assembly with only minor adjustments and now it is on my desk. Shoutout to my good friends at the Gun Owners of America and also fuck the NRA.

*I hereby sign B.142*

Next, we have another important piece of legislation. B.143, the Returning Power to Unions Act. This is another campaign promise from yours truly, and once again I am victorious in getting what I want. This is a very important bill, it repeals Right To Work, it empowers Unions across the board, it makes sure that Union elections are free and fair, and it makes Greater Appalachia the best state for organized labor bar none. Some wanted to see this bill fail, The GOP of course don't want anything that could annoy multi-billion dollar corporations, but even some within my own party believed this went to far.

Let me remind you, we are the Democratic-Labor Party of Greater Appalachia. We support Unions. We support Workers. We support Labor. don't like that? Leave. That's exactly what the "Democrat" who voted against it did actually, whatever, too bad!

Promises made, promises kept.

*I hereby sign B.143*

The other bills don't matter.

*I hereby sign B.130*

*I hereby sign B.149*

*I hereby laugh at B.147 failing*

Goodnight.

Not doing the long signing things anymore

I hereby sign B.139

I hereby sign B.141

See you next time

B.109 Appalachia Families and Middle Class Act

Yea: 1

Nay: 5

Abstain: 1

The bill fails.

B.139 Improvements in Sentencing, Health and Safety Act

Yea: 5

Nay: 2

The bill passes and is sent to the Governor for his signature or veto.

B.141 G.A. General Infrastructure Investment and Rebuilding Act of 2021

Yea: 5

Nay: 2

The bill passes and is sent to the Governor for his signature or veto.

I, Goog Mann, in my capacity as Governor, hereby issue the following Executive Order

/u/KushGator is acclaimed as Speaker of the Assembly for want of opposition.

I, Goog Mann, in my capacity as Governor Supreme Chairman of The People’s Commonwealth, hereby issue the following Executive Order

I, Goog Mann, in my capacity as Governor, hereby issue the following Executive Order

Well folks, we're back with another bill signing. For the past 6 months I've been doing my constitutional duty and giving legislation passed by the assembly a signing or a veto. The entire time I have enjoyed myself immensely, it has been an honor to be the final say on what becomes law in this Commonwealth. I pray that I get the privilege to do this another term, but if not, here we go.

Bill number one: B.136, The Puff Act. This bill will legalize medical marijuana in Greater Appalachia, a bit late but better than never. Marijuana has long been established as a safe and healthy way to treat a number of medical issues in the right condition, I am glad that the Assembly passed this unanimously. This is one thing that Greater Appalachia was unfortunately behind on, good to see we're catching up.

I hereby sign B.136

Right along that bill we have B.137: The Haze Act. Really low effort titles here. Try harder, folks. This bill just regulates the medicinal marijuana industry I just legalized a couple seconds ago, it wouldn't really make sense to pass the first without the second. My views on this bill are the same as B.136, good job guys.

No more weed bills, I've had enough of them. Next bill: B.139. the Gambling Regulation Act. Who doesn't like a little gambling, me and my friends used to throw dice when we were younger and it was a real nice time. Now all of Greater Appalachia will to know the pleasure of taking money from someone else legally. This bill seems decent enough, it gets the job done, nothing bad to say about it.

I hereby sign B.139

What comes after? B.138: The Joint Act, another weed bill... This one legalizes recreational marijuana, which I'm all for, but I do not like this bill. It has too much red tape, I think three plants is insultingly low, four ounces within someone's home is far too small, a 25% sales tax is a bit much, and the age should be eighteen, not twenty-one. With all this in mind, I cannot give this legislation my support, sorry! But don't fret, because I myself have authored a marijuana bill which would fix all the problems listed above, it's tucked into my Justice Reform Omnibus Bill, which is on the docket as we speak. I asked that the Assembly pass said bill and I will sign it as soon as possible.

I hereby veto B.138

Finally, we have B.449: The Chesapeake Free Entry into Museum Days Act, written by none other than the wonderful Senator Polkadot. History is important, very much so. Those who don't study history are doomed to repeat it yadda yadda yadda. Cost should not be a factor in viewing our Commonwealth's history, that's a fact. I agree with what this bill sets out to do entirely, thank you Polkadot, even after retiring from politics you are giving us great bills. Even if the wording is a little bit outdated.

I hereby sign B.449

That's it folks, the last bill signing of my first, and perhaps only term. It has been a wild ride, but I have enjoyed every minute of it. Thank you all so much. God bless our troops and God bless the Commonwealth of greater Appalachia.

Goog out.

B.136 - Puff Act

Yea - 7

Nay - 0

Abstain - 0

The bill passes and awaits the Governor's action.

B.137 - Haze Act

Yea - 7

Nay - 0

Abstain - 0

The bill passes and awaits the Governor's action.

B.139 - Gambling Regulation Act

Yea - 5

Nay - 1

Abstain - 1

The bill passes and awaits the Governor's action.

Veto Override of B.81 - Tax Reform for Every Appalachian Act

Yea - 2

Nay - 3

Abstain - 2

The Governor's veto of B.81 is upheld.

B.89 - Codified Graduation Education Requirements for Greater Appalachia Act of 2021

Yea - 2

Nay - 3

Abstain - 0

This bill fails.

B.138 - Joint Act

Yea - 4

Nay - 1

Abstain - 0

The bill passes and awaits the Governor's action.

B.449 - Chesapeake Free Entry into Museum Days Act

Yea - 4

Nay - 2

The bill passes and awaits the Governor's action.

Confirmation of /u/Damarius_Maneti as Lt. Governor

Yea - 4

Nay - 1

/u/Damarius_Maneti is confirmed as Lieutenant Governor.

#In the Greater Appalachia Assembly

September, 2021

#Haze Act

This is an act to get rid of the Haze surrounding regulations on Medicinal Marijuana

Whereas, Regulations are needed to ensure the best standards

THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED by the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Greater Appalachia that:

Section 1. Title

(A) This bill shall be referred to as the "Haze Act"

Section 2. Provisions

(a) No person shall operate a pharmaceutical processor or a cannabis dispensing facility without first obtaining a permit from the Board. The application for such permit shall be made on a form provided by the Board and signed by a pharmacist who will be in full and actual charge of the pharmaceutical processor's dispensing area or cannabis dispensing facility. The Board shall establish an application fee and other general requirements for such application.

(b) Each permit shall expire annually on a date determined by the Board in regulation. The number of permits that the Board may issue or renew in any year is limited to one pharmaceutical processor and up to ten cannabis dispensing facilities for each health service area established by the Board of Health. Permits shall be displayed in a conspicuous place on the premises of the pharmaceutical processor and cannabis dispensing facility.

(c) The Board shall adopt regulations establishing health, safety, and security requirements for pharmaceutical processors and cannabis dispensing facilities. Such regulations shall include requirements for:

(1) physical standards;

(2) location restrictions;

(3) security systems and controls;

(4) minimum equipment and resources;

(5) recordkeeping;

(6) labeling, including the potency of each botanical cannabis product and the amounts recommended by the practitioner or dispensing pharmacist, and packaging;

(7) routine inspections no more frequently than once annually;

(8) processes for safely and securely dispensing and delivering in person cannabis products to a registered patient, their registered agent, or, if such patient is a minor or an incapacitated adult, such patient's parent or legal guardian;

(9) dosage limitations for cannabis that provide that each dispensed dose of cannabis shall not exceed 50 milligrams of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol;

(10) a process for the wholesale distribution of and the transfer of usable cannabis, botanical cannabis, cannabis oil, and cannabis products between pharmaceutical processors, between a pharmaceutical processor and a cannabis dispensing facility, and between cannabis dispensing facilities;

(11) an allowance for the sale of devices for administration of dispensed cannabis products and hemp-based CBD products that meet the applicable standards set forth in state and federal law, including the laboratory testing standards set forth in subsection m;

(12) an allowance for the use and distribution of inert product samples containing no cannabinoids for patient demonstration exclusively at the pharmaceutical processor or cannabis dispensing facility, and not for further distribution or sale, without the need for a written certification;

(13) a process for acquiring extracts from industrial hemp extract and formulating such hemp extract with Cannabis plant extract into allowable doses of cannabis; and

(14) an allowance for the advertising and promotion of the pharmaceutical processor's products and operations, which shall not limit the pharmaceutical processor from the provision of educational material to practitioners who issue written certifications and registered patients.

(c1) The Board shall also adopt regulations for pharmaceutical processors that include requirements for:

(1) processes for safely and securely cultivating Cannabis plants intended for producing cannabis products,

(2) the secure disposal of agricultural waste, and

(3) a process for registering cannabis products.

(d) The Board shall require that, after processing and before dispensing any cannabis products, a pharmaceutical processor shall make a sample available from each batch of cannabis product for testing by an independent laboratory located in Greater Appalachia meeting Board requirements. A valid sample size for testing shall be determined by each laboratory and may vary due to sample matrix, analytical method, and laboratory-specific procedures. A minimum sample size of 0.5 percent of individual units for dispensing or distribution from each homogenized batch of cannabis is required to achieve a representative cannabis sample for analysis. A minimum sample size, to be determined by the certified testing laboratory, from each batch of botanical cannabis is required to achieve a representative botanical cannabis sample for analysis. Botanical cannabis products shall only be tested for the following: total cannabidiol (CBD); total tetrahydrocannabinol (THC); terpenes; pesticide chemical residue; heavy metals; mycotoxins; moisture; and microbiological contaminants. Testing thresholds shall be consistent with generally accepted cannabis industry thresholds. The pharmaceutical processor may remediate cannabis that fails any quality testing standard. Following remediation, all remediated cannabis shall be subject to laboratory testing and approved upon satisfaction of testing standards applied to cannabis generally. If the batch fails retesting, it shall be considered usable cannabis and may be processed into cannabis oil, unless the failure is related to pesticide requirements, in which case the batch shall not be considered usable cannabis and shall not be processed into cannabis oil. Stability testing shall not be required for any cannabis oil product with an expiration date assigned by the pharmaceutical processor of six months or less from the date of packaging.

(e) A laboratory testing samples for a pharmaceutical processor shall obtain a controlled substances registration certificate and shall comply with quality standards established by the Board in regulation.

(f) Every pharmaceutical processor's dispensing area or cannabis dispensing facility shall be under the personal supervision of a licensed pharmacist on the premises of the pharmaceutical processor or cannabis dispensing facility. The pharmaceutical processor shall ensure that security measures are adequate to protect the cannabis from diversion at all times, and the pharmacist-in-charge shall have concurrent responsibility for preventing diversion from the dispensing area.

(1) Every pharmaceutical processor shall designate a person who shall have oversight of the cultivation and production areas of the pharmaceutical processor and shall provide such information to the Board. The Board shall direct all communications related to enforcement of requirements related to cultivation and production of cannabis products by the pharmaceutical processor to such designated person.

(g) The Board shall require the material owners of an applicant for a pharmaceutical processor or cannabis dispensing facility permit to submit to fingerprinting and provide personal descriptive information to be forwarded along with their fingerprints through the Central Criminal Records Exchange to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for the purpose of obtaining criminal history record information regarding the applicant's material owners. The cost of fingerprinting and the criminal history record search shall be paid by the applicant. The Central Criminal Records Exchange shall forward the results of the criminal history background check to the Board or its designee, which shall be a governmental entity. A pharmaceutical processor shall maintain evidence of criminal background checks for all employees and delivery agents of the pharmaceutical processor. Criminal background checks of employees and delivery agents may be conducted by any service sufficient to disclose any federal and state criminal convictions.

(h) In addition to other employees authorized by the Board, a pharmaceutical processor may employ individuals who may have less than two years of experience:

(1) to perform cultivation-related duties under the supervision of an individual who has received a degree in a field related to the cultivation of plants or a certification recognized by the Board or who has at least two years of experience cultivating plants,

(2) to perform extraction-related duties under the supervision of an individual who has a degree in chemistry or pharmacology or at least two years of experience extracting chemicals from plants, and

(3) to perform duties at the pharmaceutical processor and cannabis dispensing facility upon certification as a pharmacy technician.

(i) A pharmaceutical processor to whom a permit has been issued by the Board may establish up to ten cannabis dispensing facilities for the dispensing of cannabis products that have been cultivated and produced on the premises of a pharmaceutical processor permitted by the Board. Each cannabis dispensing facility shall be located within the same health service area as the pharmaceutical processor.

(j) No person who has been convicted of a felony under the laws of Greater Appalachia or another jurisdiction within the last five years shall be employed by or act as an agent of a pharmaceutical processor or cannabis dispensing facility.

(k) Every pharmaceutical processor or cannabis dispensing facility shall adopt policies for pre-employment drug screening and regular, ongoing, random drug screening of employees.

(l) A pharmacist at the pharmaceutical processor's dispensing area and the cannabis dispensing facility shall determine the number of pharmacy interns, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy technician trainees who can be safely and competently supervised at one time; however, no pharmacist shall supervise more than six persons performing the duties of a pharmacy technician at one time in the pharmaceutical processor's dispensing area or cannabis dispensing facility.

(m) A pharmaceutical processor may acquire industrial hemp extract processed in Greater Appalachia , and in compliance with state or federal law, from a registered industrial hemp dealer or processor. A pharmaceutical processor may process and formulate such extract with cannabis plant extract into an allowable dosage of cannabis oil. Industrial hemp extract acquired by a pharmaceutical processor is subject to the same third-party testing requirements that may apply to cannabis plant extract. Testing shall be performed by a laboratory located in Greater Appalachia and in compliance with state law. The industrial hemp dealer or processor shall provide such third-party testing results to the pharmaceutical processor before industrial hemp extract may be acquired.

(n) The provisions of the public participation guidelines adopted pursuant thereto shall apply to the adoption of any regulation pursuant to this section. Prior to adopting any regulation pursuant to this section, the Board of Pharmacy shall publish a notice of opportunity to comment in the Greater Appalachia Register of Regulations and post the action on the Greater Appalachia Regulatory Town Hall. Such notice of opportunity to comment shall contain:

(1) a summary of the proposed regulation;

(2) the text of the proposed regulation; and

(3) the name, address, and telephone number of the agency contact person responsible for receiving public comments. Such notice shall be made at least 60 days in advance of the last date prescribed in such notice for submittals of public comment. The Board of Pharmacy shall consider and keep on file all public comments received for any regulation adopted pursuant to this section.

(o) The Board shall register all cannabis products that meet testing, labeling, and packaging standards.

Section 3. Enactment

(A) This act shall go into effect immediately after it is signed into law.

(B) If any portion of this act is struck down, the rest of the act shall still be in effect.

This piece of legislation was authored by /u/KushGator (D)

#In the Greater Appalachia Assembly

September, 2021

#Puff Act

This is an act to Legalize Medicinal Marijuana

Whereas, Don’t worry, I’m legal

THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED by the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Greater Appalachia that:

Section 1. Title

(A) This bill shall be referred to as the "Puff Act"

Section 2. Provisions

(a) Medicinal Marijuana will henceforth be legal to possess and purchase in the state of Greater Appalachia, so long as the person in possession of medicinal marijuana meets the criteria outlined in subsequent subsections of Section 8 of this bill

(b) A practitioner in the course of their professional practice may issue a written certification for the use of cannabis products for treatment or to alleviate the symptoms of any diagnosed condition or disease determined by the practitioner to benefit from such use. The practitioner shall use their professional judgment to determine the manner and frequency of patient care and evaluation and may employ the use of telemedicine, provided that the use of telemedicine includes the delivery of patient care through real-time interactive audio-visual technology. If a practitioner determines it is consistent with the standard of care to dispense botanical cannabis to a minor, the written certification shall specifically authorize such dispensing. If not specifically included on the initial written certification, authorization for botanical cannabis may be communicated verbally or in writing to the pharmacist at the time of dispensing.

(c) The written certification shall be on a form provided by the Office of the Executive Secretary of the Supreme Court developed in consultation with the Board of Medicine. Such written certification shall contain the name, address, and telephone number of the practitioner, the name and address of the patient issued the written certification, the date on which the written certification was made, and the signature or authentic electronic signature of the practitioner. Such written certification issued pursuant to subsection b shall expire no later than one year after its issuance unless the practitioner provides in such written certification an earlier expiration.

(d) No practitioner shall be prosecuted for the issuance of a certification for the use of cannabis products for the treatment or to alleviate the symptoms of a patient's diagnosed condition or disease pursuant to a written certification issued pursuant to subsection; Nothing in this section shall preclude the Board of Medicine from sanctioning a practitioner for failing to properly evaluate or treat a patient's medical condition or otherwise violating the applicable standard of care for evaluating or treating medical conditions.

(e) A practitioner who issues a written certification to a patient pursuant to this section shall register with the Board and shall hold sufficient education and training to exercise appropriate professional judgment in the certification of patients. The Board shall not limit the number of patients to whom a practitioner may issue a written certification. The Board may report information to the applicable licensing board on unusual patterns of certifications issued by a practitioner.

(f) A patient who has been issued a written certification shall register with the Board or, if such patient is a minor or an incapacitated adult, a patient's parent or legal guardian shall register and shall register such patient with the Board. No patient shall be required to physically present the written certification after the initial dispensing by any pharmaceutical processor or cannabis dispensing facility under each written certification, provided that the pharmaceutical processor or cannabis dispensing facility maintains an electronic copy of the written certification.

(g) A patient, or, if such patient is a minor or an incapacitated adult, such patient's parent or legal guardian, may designate an individual to act as their registered agent for the purposes of receiving cannabis products pursuant to a valid written certification. Such designated individuals shall register with the Board. The Board may set a limit on the number of patients for whom any individual is authorized to act as a registered agent.

(h) Upon delivery of cannabis by a pharmaceutical processor or cannabis dispensing facility to a designated caregiver facility, any employee or contractor of a designated caregiver facility, who is licensed or registered by a health regulatory board and who is authorized to possess, distribute, or administer medications, may accept delivery of the cannabis on behalf of a patient or resident for subsequent delivery to the patient or resident and may assist in the administration of the cannabis to the patient or resident as necessary.

(i) The Board shall promulgate regulations to implement the registration process. Such regulations shall include:

(1) a mechanism for sufficiently identifying the practitioner issuing the written certification, the patient being treated by the practitioner, their registered agent, and, if such patient is a minor or an incapacitated adult, the patient's parent or legal guardian;

(2) a process for ensuring that any changes in the information are reported in an appropriate time frame; and

(3) a prohibition for the patient to be issued a written certification by more than one practitioner during any given time period.

(j) Information obtained under the registration process shall be confidential and shall not be subject to the disclosure; However, reasonable access to registry information shall be provided to:

(1) state agencies or local law enforcement for the purpose of investigating or prosecuting a specific individual for a specific violation of law,

(2) licensed practitioners or pharmacists, or their agents, for the purpose of providing patient care and drug therapy management and monitoring of drugs obtained by a registered patient,

(3) a pharmaceutical processor or cannabis dispensing facility involved in the treatment of a registered patient, or

(4) a registered patient, their registered agent, or, if such patient is a minor or an incapacitated adult, the patient's parent or legal guardian, but only with respect to information related to such registered patient.

(k) A Patient must receive written recommendation for the use medicinal marijuana from a licensed practicing physician, whom of which is certified to write recommendations for medicinal marijuana

(1) Both the Patient and licensed practicing physician must submit a copy of the valid written recommendation issued to the patient; the patient must also submit a photocopy of their valid photo I.D. and or State Driver's License, as well as proof of address, and a consent form To the Greater Appalachian Department of Health, The patient will be required to pay a $35 Licensing Fee

(l) Once the Documents and Written Recommendation are received and approved by Department of Health the patient will receive a cannabis license in the mail authorizing them to use and possess medicinal marijuana for the treatment of their condition; the license must be renewed annually and they must re-obtain written certification from a certified physician, a $10 License Renewal Fee will be assessed during this renewal process

(m) The patient must present Valid photo ID and or State Driver’s License, as well as their Valid Cannabis License, and Valid Written Certification from their physician at the dispensary in order to obtain medicinal marijuana

(n) Physicians practicing in the state who want to become certified providers of written cannabis recommendations must submit an application to the State Department of Health; the physician must submit a photocopy of their Valid photo ID and or State Driver’s License, as well as their license to practice in the state, and documentation of where they are practicing at; Physicians must be recertified annually and pay a $150 certification fee every time they are certified

(o) Physicians must receive a minimum commission of 30% on each copay used to book an appointment which results in them authorizing written certification for medicinal marijuana to a patient

(q) No sales tax shall be assessed on any cannabis product sold to a person with a valid medicinal cannabis license

(r) Medicinal marijuana patients may Possess up to 2 ounces of dry cannabis in public, unless they are going to or from a dispensary, in which case this rule shall not apply

(s) Medicinal marijuana patients may Possess a reasonable amount of dry cannabis in their place of residence, so long as their physician/practitioner believes the amount sufficient for treating their condition

(t) Medicinal patients may grow up to 6 Marijuana Plants at their place of residence

Section 3. Enactment

(A) This act shall go into effect immediately after it is signed into law.

(B) If any portion of this act is struck down, the rest of the act shall still be in effect.

This piece of legislation was authored by /u/KushGator (D)

#In the Greater Appalachia Assembly

September, 2021

#Gambling Regulation Act

This is an act to Regulate Commercial Gambling

Whereas, Gambling is legal, but there are no regulations on it

THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED by the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Greater Appalachia that: Section 1. Title

(A) This bill shall be referred to as the "Gambling Regulation Act"

Section 2. Provisions

(a) All gaming machines on the Casino floor must include an easily identifiable sticker that states the games Payback Percentage

(1) Casinos must state their Payback Percentages in any form of public advertising

(2) Casinos must have a Payback Percentage of 92% or Greater set for each individual gaming machine on the casino floor

(a1) Lottery Ticket Terminals inside of the casino are excluded from this Percentage Rule

(b) Offering complimentary or otherwise free alcoholic beverages to players is prohibited

Selling Alcoholic Beverages at a price that is less than 50% of its retail value to players is also prohibited

(c) All winnings equal to or exceeding $1200 that are won in a single Spin/Pull must be paid out as a “Handpay”

Players must sign paperwork documenting their winnings, as well as their Social Security Number, in order to receive a handpay; casinos must submit this paperwork to the IRS so that the individual can be properly taxed by the Federal Government

(a1) Players that do not have a Social Security Number and or players that do not want to share their Social Security Number with the casino must still sign paperwork documenting their winnings and instead will pay their Federal Taxes upfront; the casino is than the one solely responsible for forwarding the aforementioned documents and collected tax to the IRS

Players must present A Valid Photo I.D. Or Valid State Driver’s License in order to receive a handpay

(d) Casinos must pay the state a 20% Tax on all of the Profits generated by their business

(e) Individuals who no longer wish to visit a Casino and or individuals suffering from a gambling addiction can submit paperwork on the State Department of Health’s website, in person and or online through the DMV, or at their local casino, of which will inform all of the Casinos within the State of Greater Appalachia to place them on a Temporary and or Permanent Self-Exclusion list, which would prohibit the individual from entering a Casino for the amount of time specified

Anyone on the Self-Exclusion list may submit a petition to have it reversed through a court of law

The courts must ensure that the individual waits a period of 180 days before granting the reversal petition so that the individual has adequate time to make up their mind

(f) All gaming machines must have a screen that informs the player whether they are winning money or losing money on that particular machine, the machine should also display by what margin the person is winning or losing

An example of this: A player puts a $500 Ticket into a slot machine, after 20 spins their ticket is now at $427.30 - The machine must have a screen informing the player that they have lost $72.70 since they first sat down

(g) Regardless of Denomination, Casinos are prohibited from Having Machines that present a players bet amount solely in the term “credits”, instead all machines Must display the actual Currency Value of a bet on the screen and or bet buttons attached to the machine

An example of this: A player bets 500 credits on a 1￠ Denomination game, the machine must display to the player that they are betting $5.00 a Spin

Another example of this: A player bets 500 credits on a 5￠Denomination game, the machine must display to the player that they are betting $25.00 a Spin

(h) All players must be 18 years or older and present a Valid Photo I.D. in order to step foot on the casino floor and gamble, with the following exceptions:

Minors may walk on The casino floor so long as they are accompanied by a parent/legal guardian and are walking to or from a hotel room, restaurant, restroom, and or any other age appropriate facility contained on the premises of the Casinos property; gaming or loitering while accompanying a minor is prohibited

(i) If smoking tobacco and or the use of any other form of nicotine products is allowed on the main casino floor all players must be 21 years or older to play in that casino, with the following exceptions:

The casino has designated smoking areas

The casino has a designated room and or a separate casino floor area that permits smoking tobacco and or nicotine product use while gaming

(j) Local government officials of Localities contained within the State, such as cities, towns, and counties may choose to prohibit casinos from being built in their community; if a Local Government does choose to prohibit a casino from being built, the citizens must be given 180 days to discuss the decision and than either agree or disagree with that decision via ballot Referendum during the next occurring State and or National election

Section 3. Enactment

(A) This act shall go into effect immediately after it is signed into law.

(B) If any portion of this act is struck down, the rest of the act shall still be in effect.

This piece of legislation was authored by /u/KushGator (D)

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Alright, enough fun. Let's get back to what I do best, signing bills.

First is B.81, Tax Reform for Every Appalachian Act of 2021. This bill passed the Assembly unanimously, why the hell did that happen. This bill is from noted Theocrat Bran "Tax Cut" ofRaisin, all he ever does is ask for tax cuts, no happening, our tac code is just fine, we need this spending for our programs and our surplus keeps us safe from any unexpected turmoil. It is common sense. I expect better.

I veto B.81

Next is B.134, titled, uh, G.S 90-95A. Violations;Penalties.. Yeah alright. This bill just changes a bunch of drug code stuff. It's pretty long and I don't really like long bills cause I get bored with them so I don't have a lot to say.

I hereby sign B.134

We have another drug bill right after this but that one is a bit of a mess. B.135, the Blunt Act, wonder what that stands for. It's not even an acronym? Okay. This bill has some really weird language and honestly I don't think I can fix it with my line item veto, which is unfortunate but there's other bills on the docket which legalize weed, like my Justice Omnibus, pass that.

I hereby veto B.135

Now, B.114, GREATER APPALACHIA OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC ACHIEVEMENT PREPARATION ACT OF 2021, why is it yelling? No need for that. The bill itself is fine, nothing bad to say about it, I like the Olympics, go USA. It's been a fact of life that all the best Olympians are from Greater Appalachia, look it up, not a lie, entirely true. This bill will create more Olympic training centers which in turn will result in more Olympians being created, genius. Paralympics too.

I hereby sign B.114

Next, B.24, CHILD MARRIAGE PREVENTION ACT OF 2021. Again with the yelling. Same author so this just seems to be a thing with them. We already did this. Like, awhile ago, it is currently illegal for minors to marry. I'm pretty sure I wrote the bill that did that. Ok.

I've never done this before but I'm just gonna put B.24 in my desk without a veto or signing. Not sure what this does to be honest.

I close the desk

Finally we have B.97, Updating Campus Police Officer Authorization and Policy. Yeah cool okay.

I sign B.97

I hereby nominate u/Damarius_Maneti to the position of Lieutenant Governor

I hereby appoint u/Jaccobei to fill the vacancy left by u/GoogMastr in the Senate