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This bill, known as "Ryan's Law," allows registered medical marijuana patients with a terminal illness to use their medical marijuana within a health facility, which is defined as a licensed or certified healthcare establishment. The use is permitted only if it does not involve smoking or vaping, is in accordance with the patient's prescription or physician's recommendation, and adheres to constitutional provisions regarding medical marijuana. Health facilities that allow such use must verify the patient's registry identification card, document usage in medical records, establish written guidelines for possession, use, administration, and storage, and ensure reasonable restrictions for storage in a locked container to protect others and maintain safe operations. Importantly, health facilities are not required to store, dispense, or otherwise handle the medical marijuana for the patient, and they and their employees are generally protected from liability unless their actions are negligent or reckless. The bill also outlines conditions under which a health facility may suspend compliance, such as if federal agencies initiate enforcement actions or issue regulations prohibiting medical marijuana use in such facilities, and specifies that compliance will not be required if it violates state law, jeopardizes federal funding, or leads to non-compliance with federal programs or accreditation requirements.