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NY A09016
Bill
Status
6/19/2009
Primary Sponsor
Naomi Rivera
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AI Summary
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Authorizes certified patients with serious medical conditions to legally possess up to 2.5 ounces of usable marijuana when certified by a practitioner and holding a valid registry identification card.
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Establishes a registry system administered by the Department of Health to issue identification cards to certified patients and designated caregivers (up to two per patient), with cards expiring one year after certification or on a date specified by the practitioner.
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Allows registered organizations including pharmacies, health care facilities, not-for-profit corporations, and registered producers to lawfully manufacture, sell, and distribute medical marijuana to cardholders upon presentation of valid registry identification.
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Prohibits marijuana consumption or display in public places and smoking in locations where tobacco is prohibited, except in health care facilities where certified patients may smoke in designated areas without disturbing non-certified patients.
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Requires the Department of Health to report biennially to the Governor and Legislature on implementation and effectiveness, and prohibits schools, employers, and landlords from penalizing individuals solely based on status as certified patient or designated caregiver.
Legislative Description
Legalizes the possession, manufacture, use, delivery, transfer, transport or administration of marihuana by a certified patient or designated caregiver for a certified medical use; prescribes procedures for such possession, manufacture, etc. including certification of patients by their practitioner, and that, in the practitioner's professional judgment, the serious condition should be treated with the medical use of marihuana; provides that possession or manufacture of marihuana shall be lawful under these provisions provided that the marihuana possessed does not exceed a total aggregate weight of two and a half ounces; directs the department of health to monitor such use and promulgate rules and regulations for registry identification cards; provides for reports by the department of health to the governor and legislature on the medical use of marihuana.
Last Action
ordered to third reading rules cal.135
6/15/2010