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Medical Marijuana Overview

An initiative measure amending Title 36, Arizona Revised Statutes. By adding Chapter 28.1; Amending Section 42-201, Arizona Revised Statutes.

Signed by the Governor. Implementation period will end April 13, 2011. Rulemaking has been an ongoing process. Regular program updates are provided on Arizona’s Website.
http://www.azdhs.gov/medicalmarijuana/, Retrieved October 25, 2012.

Applicability:
Physicians and qualifying patients, visiting qualifying patients, and designated caregivers

Quantity Allowed:
Two and one half ounces of usable marijuana

How Obtained:
Through dispensaries which will be taxed and started to open in July 2012.

Liability Protections:
Numerous protections including a discrimination prohibition with limited exceptions. Protects patients with debilitating conditions, their physicians and providers, from arrest and prosecution, criminal and other penalties and property forfeiture if such patients engage in the medical use of marijuana.

Statutory Requirements For Authorized Use:
Registry Card required identifying person as a qualifying patient, registered caregiver, or a registered nonprofit medical marijuana dispensary agent

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