2001 Regular Session

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