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
Under existing law, the possession and use of marijuana is a criminal act
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
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.
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 |