[§329-126]  Protections afforded to atreating physician.  No physician shall be subject to arrest orprosecution, penalized in any manner, or denied any right or privilege forproviding written certification for the medical use of marijuana for a qualifyingpatient; provided that:

(1)  The physician has diagnosed the patient as havinga debilitating medical condition, as defined in section 329-121;

(2)  The physician has explained the potential risksand benefits of the medical use of marijuana, as required under section329-122;

(3)  The written certification is based upon thephysician’s professional opinion after having completed a full assessment ofthe patient’s medical history and current medical condition made in the courseof a bona fide physician-patient relationship; and

(4)  The physician has complied with the registrationrequirements of section 329-123. [L 2000, c 228, pt of §2]