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Introduced
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2011-2012 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act to amend Sections 11362.775, 11362.81, and 11362.83 of, and to add Article 2.8 (commencing with Section 11362.84) to Chapter 6 of Division 10 of, the Health and Safety Code, and to add Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 7294) to Part 1.7 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, relating to controlled substances, and making an appropriation therefor.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Medical Marijuana Regulation and Control Act, aims to establish a comprehensive statewide system for regulating medical marijuana in California. It creates a Board of Medical Marijuana Enforcement within the Department of Consumer Affairs to oversee the licensing and regulation of all aspects of the medical marijuana industry, including cultivation, processing, distribution, and sale. The bill also allows cities and counties to enact reasonable local zoning regulations and taxes related to medical marijuana facilities, while also preempting conflicting local ordinances to ensure statewide uniformity. Importantly, it clarifies protections for qualified patients and their primary caregivers, and establishes penalties for fraudulent activities within the medical marijuana system, while also seeking to reduce the burden on law enforcement and the justice system by providing clearer guidelines and more flexible sentencing for minor offenses.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author. (on 06/25/2012)
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