Senate Bill No. 2234 Summary

• Allows registered qualifying patients and designated caregivers to produce up to 8 marijuana plants in an enclosed, locked facility located at least 1,000 feet from public or private schools.

• Requires registered patients or caregivers to provide local law enforcement with notice of intent to produce marijuana, including the patient's name, written certification copy, and production location address.

• Increases possession limits for patients with enhanced allowable amounts from 5 ounces to 7.5 ounces [212.62 grams] of dried cannabis in combustible form at any time.

• Maintains 30-day purchase limits of 2.5 ounces [70.87 grams] for standard patients and 6 ounces [170.01 grams] for enhanced patients, with a cumulative THC limit of 4,000 milligrams in concentrates and products.

• Extends legal protections to registered patients and caregivers for producing and possessing medical marijuana in accordance with the new provisions, including protections from arrest, prosecution, and denial of rights or privileges.