Current through November, 2024
Section 23-202-3 - Medical use of marijuana and conditions of use(a) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the medical use of marijuana by a qualifying patient shall be permitted only if: (1) The qualifying patient has been diagnosed by a physician as having a debilitating medical condition;(2) The qualifying patient's physician has certified in writing that, in the physician's professional opinion, the potential benefits of the medical use of marijuana would likely outweigh the health risks for the particular qualifying patient; and(3) The amount of marijuana does not exceed an adequate supply.(b) Subsection (a) shall not apply to a qualifying patient under the age of eighteen years, unless:(1) The qualifying patient's physician has explained the potential risks and benefits of the medical use of marijuana to the qualifying patient and to a parent, guardian, or person having legal custody of the qualifying patient; and(2) A parent, guardian, or person having legal custody consents in writing to:(A) Allow the qualifying patient's medical use of marijuana;(B) Serve as the qualifying patient's primary caregiver; and(C) Control the acquisition of the marijuana, the dosage, and the frequency of the medical use of marijuana by the qualifying patient.(c) The authorization for the medical use of marijuana in this section shall not apply to: (1) The medical use of marijuana that endangers the health or well-being of another person;(2) The medical use of marijuana: (A) In a school bus, public bus, or any moving vehicle;(B) In the workplace of one's employment;(C) On any school grounds;(D) At any public park, public beach, public recreation center, recreation or youth center; or(E) Any other place generally accessible to the public;(3) Any sale of marijuana; or(4) The use of marijuana by a qualifying patient, parent, or primary caregiver for purposes other than medical use permitted by this chapter.[Eff DEC 28 2000] (Auth: HRS §§ 329-31, 353C-2) (Imp: HRS §§ 329-122, 353C-2)