Note. Compassionate Use Act not the MMJ Act

HS 11362.5. (a) This section shall be known and may be cited as the Compassionate Use Act of 1996.

* has been recommended by a physician

* person's health would benefit

* or any other illness for which marijuana provides relief.

* no physician in this state shall be punished,

* Illegal possession and cultivation of marijuana,
shall not apply to a patient, or to a patient's primary caregiver

* upon the written or oral recommendation or approval of a physician

* The department shall establish and maintain a voluntary program for the issuance of identification cards to qualified patients who satisfy the requirements of this article and voluntarily apply to the identification card program.

* "Qualified patient" means a person who is entitled to the protections of Section 11362.5, but who does not have an identification card issued pursuant to this article.

* It shall not be necessary for a person to obtain an identification card in order to claim the protections of Section 11362.5.

* A qualified patient or a person with an identification card

* Any individual who provides assistance

* A designated primary caregiver who transports, processes, administers, delivers, or gives away marijuana for medical purposes

* (a) Subject to the requirements of this article, the individuals specified in subdivision (b) shall not be subject, on that sole basis, to criminal liability.

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Justice Department Will Stop Medical Marijuana Raids, Attorney General Says

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