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Medical Marijuana Overview

Applicability:
The Massachusetts Medical Marijuana Ballot initiative passed (63% voters voted in favor) and is effective January 1, 2013.  (An Initiative Petition for a Law for the Humanitarian Medical Use of Marijuana Petition Number 11-11

Quantity Allowed:
Amount permitted for 60 day supply to be considered by Department of Public Health within 120 days of the law’s effective date

How Obtained:
Through “Treatment Centers” Cultivation/growing by exceptions for patient and caregivers

Liability Protections:
Protection for qualifying patients, caregivers, physician and health care professionals, and “Dispensary Agents”

Statutory Requirements For Authorized Use:
Written certificate from doctor/bona fide relationship with the patient and full patient assessment required. Registration card required – issued by the Department of Public Health

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