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Medical marijuana, lawful possession — State not liable.

(1) The lawful possession or manufacture of medical marijuana as authorized by this chapter shall not result in the forfeiture or seizure of any property.

(2) No person shall be prosecuted for constructive possession, conspiracy, or any other criminal offense solely for being in the presence or vicinity of medical marijuana or its use as authorized by this chapter.

(3) The state shall not be held liable for any deleterious outcomes from the medical use of marijuana by any qualifying patient.

[1999 c 2 § 7 (Initiative Measure No. 692, approved November 3, 1998).]

State Codes and Statutes

Statutes > Washington > Title-69 > 69-51a > 69-51a-050

Medical marijuana, lawful possession — State not liable.

(1) The lawful possession or manufacture of medical marijuana as authorized by this chapter shall not result in the forfeiture or seizure of any property.

(2) No person shall be prosecuted for constructive possession, conspiracy, or any other criminal offense solely for being in the presence or vicinity of medical marijuana or its use as authorized by this chapter.

(3) The state shall not be held liable for any deleterious outcomes from the medical use of marijuana by any qualifying patient.

[1999 c 2 § 7 (Initiative Measure No. 692, approved November 3, 1998).]

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Statutes > Washington > Title-69 > 69-51a > 69-51a-050

Medical marijuana, lawful possession — State not liable.

(1) The lawful possession or manufacture of medical marijuana as authorized by this chapter shall not result in the forfeiture or seizure of any property.

(2) No person shall be prosecuted for constructive possession, conspiracy, or any other criminal offense solely for being in the presence or vicinity of medical marijuana or its use as authorized by this chapter.

(3) The state shall not be held liable for any deleterious outcomes from the medical use of marijuana by any qualifying patient.

[1999 c 2 § 7 (Initiative Measure No. 692, approved November 3, 1998).]