Section 19-24.1-38 - Advisory board1. The governor shall appoint six members to serve on an advisory board as follows: a. One health care provider;b. One representative of the department;c. One representative of the manufacturing facilities;d. One representative of the dispensaries;e. One registered qualifying patient; andf. One licensed pharmacist.2. The chairman of the legislative management shall appoint two members of the legislative assembly to serve on the advisory board, one member from each chamber. The legislative council shall pay the compensation and expense reimbursement for the legislative members. The terms of members of the appointed advisory board are for two years and members may be reappointed by the appointing entity. The state health officer or designee shall serve as an ex officio voting member and as chairman of the advisory board.3. The advisory board: a. Shall advise the department in implementation of the medical marijuana program.b. May receive reports from the department on the status and activities of the medical marijuana program.c. May provide recommendations to the department and the legislative management on the medical marijuana program.Amended by S.L. 2023 , ch. 229( HB 1165 ), § 5, eff. 7/1/2023.Amended by S.L. 2021 , ch. 180( HB 1359 ), § 3, eff. 7/1/2021.Added by S.L. 2017 , ch. 171( SB 2344 ), § 1, eff. 4/18/2017.