HOUSE BILL 1446

File Code: Criminal Law - Substantive Crimes

Sponsored By:

Delegate Murphy

Entitled:

Crimes - Physicians - Medical Marijuana - Penalties

Synopsis:

Establishing that it is a misdemeanor for a physician to recommend to a patient the use of marijuana for medical purposes if the patient is subsequently charged with the unlawful possession of marijuana; and establishing specified penalties.

History by Legislative Date

House Action

3/5

First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations

3/14

Re-referred Judiciary

Hearing 3/22 at 1:00 p.m.

Senate Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

CONTROLLED DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES -see also- SUBSTANCE ABUSE

CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES; SENTENCES; etc.

HEALTH -see also- MENTAL HEALTH

HEALTH OCCUPATIONS -see also specific health occupations-

PATIENTS

PENALTIES

PHYSICIANS -see also- DENTISTS; MED EXMNRS; PSYCH; etc

Bill affects the following Statute:

Article - 27 Crimes and Punishments

( 287D )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered