Arizona Medical Marijuana: Things You Need to Know
Thanks to the approval of
Proposition 203 in 2010, Arizona became one of the states to approve medical
use of marijuana under the regulation of Arizona Medical Marijuana Act,
constituting the following definitions:
Qualified patients are allowed to
possess 2.5 ounces of marijuana (concentrates). Also, if the qualified patient
is authorized to grow and cultivate the weed, he or she is only allowed to
possess twelve marijuana plants and must be contained in a secure and enclosed
facility.
2. before the
patient is able to purchase medical marijuana, he or she must possess medical
marijuana card
What is medical marijuana
card?
The medical marijuana card or
cannabis card is a government-issued card identifying the holder as a patient
with debilitating medical condition and is allowed to join the medical
marijuana dispensaries; in other words, these qualified patients are allowed to
purchase medical marijuana (allowable amount) and grow or cultivate weeds at
home (allowable numbers of weed plant).
How to get one?
Since the card is issued by the
state, he or she must pass the following requirements:
• Must have one of the
“debilitating medical conditions”:
a. Cancer
b. HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)
c. Glaucoma
d. AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome)
e. Hepatitis C
f. ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis)
g. Crohn’s Disease
h. Alzheimer’s Disease
i. Wasting Syndrome
j. Chronic and severe pain
k. Severe Nausea and seizure (including, but not limited to
conditions related to epilepsy)
l. Persistent and severe muscle spasm
• Also, patients who
are 18 years and over are qualified to possess a medical marijuana card.
However, before the patient is able to possess one, he or she must be in
agreement with the licensed doctor and that medical weed is the best option for
treating any of the above-mentioned medical conditions.
3.
The patient is prohibited from using the weed (concentration or edible)
in public
Arizona's marijuana laws are strict when it comes to using and dispensing
the medical form of marijuana. If you do not want to answer any criminal
charges, be sure to follow these limitations:
• It is prohibited to
undertake any task if an individual is under the influence of marijuana,
because it could cause professional negligence and malpractice.
• It is prohibited to
consume marijuana in public areas such as schools or near a school, public
utility vehicles, correctional facilities, and other public places. However,
the qualified user can consume the edible marijuana in public, as long as his
or her actions will not be altered due to the consumption of marijuana.
• It is prohibited to drive
under the influence of medical weed.
• It is prohibited to
consume and transport medical weed (concentrates or edible) outside the
state.
Final Words
Medical cannabis has a huge impact
on the medical sphere; fortunately, in Arizona, it was legalized last 2010.
However, even though legal in medical purposes, individuals who are qualified
to purchase and consume the medical weed, the laws and regulations constituted
by the state of California, in relation to the medical use of marijuana, should
not be abused.
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