HB315 Alabama 2013 Session
In Committee
Bill Summary
Sponsors
Session
Regular Session 2013
Title
Marijuana, medical use exception for certain persons, Secs.13A-12-213, 13A-12-214 am'd.
Description
<p class="bill_description"> Under existing law, the possession and use
of marijuana is a criminal act</p><p class="bill_description">
This bill would establish a medical
exemption for the personal use and possession of
marijuana only for certain qualifying patients who
have been diagnosed by a physician as having a
serious medical condition and been issued a valid
medical marijuana identification card</p><p class="bill_entitled_an_act"> To establish a medical exemption for the personal
use and possession of marijuana only for certain qualifying
patients under the direction of a physician; and to amend
Sections 13A-12-213 and 13A-12-214, of the Code of Alabama
1975, to exempt from the crimes of possession and use of
marijuana persons who use marijuana for medical purposes.
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Subjects
Marijuana
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| February 21, 2013 | H | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Health |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | HB315 Alabama 2013 Session - Introduced |