HOUSE BILL 1809

Sponsored By:

Delegates Glenn and Morhaim

Entitled:

Medical Marijuana - Caregiver - Affirmative Defense

Synopsis:

Establishing that it is an affirmative defense to a prosecution for the possession of marijuana or the possession of specified drug paraphernalia that the marijuana or drug paraphernalia was intended for medical use by an individual with a specified debilitating medical condition for whom the defendant is a specified caregiver; etc.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

House Action

5/14

First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations

Senate Action

No Action

Sponsored by:

Delegate Cheryl D. Glenn, District 45

Delegate Dan K. Morhaim, District 11

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Controlled Dangerous Substances -see also- Drugs; Subst Abus

Crimes and Punishments -see also- Penalties and Sentnc; etc.

Diseases -see also- AIDS; Rabies

Equipment -see also- Motor Vehicle Equipment

Health -see also- Mental Health

Notices

Patients

Trials

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Criminal Law

( 5-601 , 5-619 )

Documents

Bill Text: First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal and Policy Note: Not available at this time

Amendments: None offered