CO HB1359

Courts may not prohibit possession or use of medical marijuana as a probation condition unless the defendant was convicted of a crime under article 43.3 of title 12, C.R.S. (felony drug offenses)

Courts may prohibit medical marijuana use if they determine based on material evidence that such prohibition is necessary to accomplish sentencing goals under section 18-1-102.5

Removes previous requirement that courts base medical marijuana prohibition decisions on a specific assessment under section 18-1.3-209, replacing it with a broader "any material evidence" standard

Takes effect August 10, 2016, subject to referendum petition; if challenged, becomes effective only upon voter approval at the November 2016 general election

Applies to all persons placed on probation on or after the bill's effective date