Protections Afforded By Proposition 215
Proposition 215 added Section 11362.5 to the California Health and Safety Code, which:
- Exempts patients and defined caregivers who possess or cultivate marijuana recommended by a physician from criminal laws which otherwise prohibit possession or cultivation of marijuana.
- Provides physicians who recommend use of marijuana for medical treatment shall not be punished or denied any right or privilege.
- Declares that the measure is not to be construed to supersede prohibitions of conduct endangering others or to condone diversion of marijuana.
Read more about this topic: California Proposition 215 (1996)
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