[§329-127]  Protection of marijuana andother seized property.  Marijuana, paraphernalia, or other property seizedfrom a qualifying patient or primary caregiver in connection with a claimedmedical use of marijuana under this part shall be returned immediately upon thedetermination by a court that the qualifying patient or primary caregiver isentitled to the protections of this part, as evidenced by a decision not toprosecute, dismissal of charges, or an acquittal; provided that law enforcementagencies seizing live plants as evidence shall not be responsible for the careand maintenance of such plants. [L 2000, c 228, pt of §2]