FL S1028

Proposes constitutional amendment allowing patients with debilitating medical conditions to use cannabis as medical treatment if advised by a physician in a bona fide physician-patient relationship.

Provides affirmative defense to criminal charges for patients and primary caregivers possessing cannabis for medical use, and protects physicians from legal penalties for advising patients about medical cannabis.

Prohibits medical cannabis use that endangers others or occurs in plain view of the general public; requires two physician diagnoses and parental written consent for patients under 18 years old.

Protects seized cannabis and property from forfeiture unless criminal conviction results; prevents denial of custody, visitation, employment accommodations, or professional licensing based on lawful medical cannabis use.

Requires Legislature to enact implementing legislation by May 30, 2013, defining terms and establishing criminal penalties for fraudulent medical condition claims; amendment takes effect July 1, 2013.