Senate Bill 68 Explanation:
Summary: This bill aims to include post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a debilitating medical condition for veterans seeking to use medical cannabis. It provides certain protections and affirmative defenses for qualified veteran patients, allowing them to use cannabis for medical purposes without fear of arrest or prosecution.
Key Points:
- Defines "debilitating medical condition" to include PTSD.
- Establishes affirmative defenses for veterans charged with marijuana possession or use.
- Protects qualified veteran patients from arrest, prosecution, or penalties related to medical cannabis use.
- Ensures that veterans do not lose certain rights or privileges due to medical cannabis use.
- Provides guidelines for physicians issuing written certifications for medical cannabis use.
Impact: This bill aims to support veterans who suffer from PTSD and other debilitating conditions by allowing them to access medical cannabis without facing legal consequences.
Effective Date: October 1, 2017