Proposition 215 was a proposition in the state of california on the november 5, 1996 ballot. In 2006, san diego county was sued for refusing to implement an id card system as required under sb 420. California state law the marijuana policy project has a regularlyupdated summary of california legislation. Arizona passed prop 200 by an even higher 65% majority. California proposition 215, also known as the medical use of marijuana initiative or the compassionate use act, was on the november 5, 1996 general election ballot in california as an initiated state statute, where it was approved. Cannabis yields and dosage a guide to the production and use of medical marijuana chris conrad. Patients guide to medical marijuana law in california. It exempts patients and defined caregivers who possess or cultivate. Official title and summary prepared by the attorney. This initiative measure adds a section to the health and safety code. That law moved all drugs to a situation that would allow doctors to. Administration response to arizona proposition 200 and california proposition 215. This initiative was submitted to the people in accordance with the provisions of article ii, section 8 of the constitution. Proposition 2, officially entitled, the personal responsibility act of 1996, was an initiative measure submitted to california voters that limited the right of uninsured motorists, drunk drivers, and felons to sue and recover damages from lawabiding citizens.
Proposition 215 does not permit anyone to drive under the influence of marijuana. That law moved all drugs to a situation that would allow doctors to recommend them. Administration response to arizona proposition 200 and. California norml attorneys believe that this is an unconstitutional restriction on prop 215 and intends to challenge it in court. Proposition 215, the california compassionate use act, was enacted by the voters and took. New medicinal cannabis guidelines issued by the california. However, sb 420 authorizes legal caregivers and collectivecooperative members to charge. County of stanislaus public health vital records 820 scenic drive modesto, ca 95350 stanislaus county public health department medical marijuana identification card program mmicp frequently asked questions what is proposition 215 prop 215. It allows the legal use of marijuana for medicinal purposes to patients with a doctor’s recommendation. Two decades later, the state has large, well established groups of growers, processors, and retailers. Cannabis marijuana was listed in medical texts to treat over 100 different health conditions, prior to its ban in 1937 over the objections of the ama. In 1996, california enacted proposition 215, becoming the first state to legalize medical marijuana. Proposition 215, or the compassionate use act of 1996, is a california law permitting the use. Read proposition 215 carefully it is a cruel hoax the proponents of this deceptive and poorly written initiative want to exploit public compassion for the sick in order to legalize and legitimatize the widespread use of marijuana in california.
The current proposition 65 list is dated january 03, 2020. California proposition 215, also known as the medical use of marijuana initiative or the compassionate use act, was on the november 5, 1996. In response, san diego county filed a lawsuit against the state of california to overturn prop. Sb 420 was enacted into the health and safety code of california. Use the pdf linked in the document sidebar for the official electronic format.
In 1996, the voters of the state of california approved proposition 215 codified as california health and safety code section 162. These are the current state laws on medical cannabis. Prop 2 prevents drivers injured in a car accident from obtaining damages for their pain and suffering even when the accident was not their fault if they lack car insurance or the car they were driving was not covered by insurance. Therefore, even though patients who exceed the limits are subject to arrest, they should still be able to defend themselves in court under prop. A legal guide to medical marijuana in california greenleaf care. Patients guide to medical marijuana law in california canorml. What are proposition 215 prop 215 san mateo county health. On november 8, 2016, the majority of california voters passed proposition 64 the control, regulate and tax adult use of marijuana act prop 64. Discussion of this nomination can be found on the talk page. Text of proposed law this initiative measure is submitted to the people in accordance with the provisions of article ii, section 8 of the constitution. California proposition 215 compassionate use act 162. Exempts patients and defined caregivers who possess or cultivate marijuana for medical treatment recommended by a physician from criminal laws which otherwise prohibit possession or cultivation of marijuana. In general, sales of marijuana are not permitted under prop 215. The passage of proposition 215 is considered a significant victory for medical marijuana.
Proposition 215 does not permit nonmedical use of marijuana. California proposition 215 1996 this article has been nominated to be checked for its neutrality. Introduction proposition 218 significantly changes local government finance. Proposition 215 will allow seriously and terminally ill patients to legally use marijuana, if, and only if, they have the approval of a licensed physician. Propositions california legislative analysts office. Proposition 215 makes it legal for patients and their designated primary caregivers to possess and cultivate marijuana for their personal medical use given the. Added november 5, 1996, by initiative proposition 215, sec.
In 2015, the california legislature enacted a comprehensive regulatory framework for the licensing and enforcement of cultivation. How to get a prop 215 card in california online sf weekly. It does not apply to chiropractors, herbal therapists, etc. When proposition 215 and california senate bill 420 passed in the state of california, people seeking to use marijuana for medical purposes became able to be issued a recommendation from a licenced medical practitioner for the legal use of cannabis doctors and physicians issue these prop 215 recommendations in lieu of a writing a prescription, since marijuana is not federally. California s proposition 215, the california compassionate use act, was enacted by the voters and took effect on nov. Prop 215 and rulings 14 senate bill 420 basics of california statutory law 15 patients, caregivers, cities and counties 16 coops and collectives 17. California proposition 215, the medical marijuana initiative 1996. When proposition 215 and california senate bill 420 passed in the state of. For the uninformed, california proposition 215 is of course the first legislation in the u. On november 5, 1996, california voters passed proposition 215, which decriminalized the. The current proposition 65 list is available online below, as a pdf or excel download or through westlaw. This constitutional initiativeapproved by the states voters in november 1996applies to each of california s nearly 7,000 cities, counties, special districts, schools, community college districts, redevelopment agencies, and regional organizations. The law makes it legal for patients and their designated primary caregivers to possess and cultivate marijuana for their personal medical use given the recommendation or approval of. Wtf is going on with medical marijuana in california.
The states legislature subsequently passed the medical. Rather, the guidelines are supposed to protect patients from arrest, something that is nowhere guaranteed in prop. Proposition 215 california was the first to decriminalize the use of cannabis for medicinal purposes in 1996 with the passage of proposition 215, though leaving virtually all regulation to local governments. Text of california proposition 215 medical marijuana. Proposition 215, the california compassionate use act. When proposition 215 and california senate bill 420 passed in the state of california, people seeking to use marijuana for medical purposes became able to be issued a recommendation from a licenced medical practitioner for the legal use of cannabis doctors and physicians issue these prop 215 recommendations in lieu of a writing a prescription, since marijuana is not federally legal. Proposition 215, or the compassionate use act of 1996, is a california law permitting the use of medical cannabis despite marijuanas lack of the normal food and drug administration testing for safety and efficacy. California proposition 215 this was a california state proposition on the nov. California s proposition 215 was the first statewide medical marijuana initiative to pass in the usa 1996 its still the law. Proposition 215 allows patients to cultivate their own marijuana simply because federal laws prevent the sale of marijuana, and a state. Californias proposition 215 cbd alive alive botanicals.
Proposition 215, or the compassionate use act of 1996, is a california law allowing the use of medical cannabis despite marijuanas lack of the normal food and drug administration testing for safety and efficacy. When california voters passed proposition 215 in 1996, they created the first legal medical marijuana system in the world. In 1996, california voters passed proposition 215, also known as the compassionate use act of 1996. California became the first state to enact protections for medical cannabis patients and their primary caregivers when voters approved proposition 215, the compassionate use act, in 1996. This measure amends state law to allow persons to grow or possess marijuana for medical use when recommended by a physician. Proposition 215 was intended to enable persons who are. It was enacted, on november 5, 1996, by means of the initiative process, and passed with 5,382,915 55. Compassionate use act of 1996 health and safety code section 162. Contains sponsors, opponents, background, analysis, funders, quotations from proponents and opponents, and status of proposition 215, and how california ranks with other states in pastmonth drug use and pastyear drug dependence. Text of california proposition 215 text law this initiative was submitted to the people in accordance with the provisions of article ii, section 8 of the constitution.
The excel document also includes the listing mechanism for each chemical listing and the safe harbor level, if one has been adopted. This document has been published in the federal register. Proposition 64 the control, regulate and tax adult use. California, 1996, 56% yes vote on prop 215 to add 162. Lassen county sent 042616 title 19 marijuana cultivation. Even lawyers are in disagreement over how the golden states old rules interact with new ones. Summary of california proposition 215 the compassionate. California now joins several states including washington, oregon, and colorado where the personal possession and use of marijuana is decriminalized. Prop 215 the compassionate use act is a voter initiative, passed in 1996, that made california the first state to legalize marijuana for medical use. The document is also sent to you via email in pdf format, so it can be printed out.
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