Health & Saf. Code, § 11362.79 · Article 2.5. Medical Marijuana Program
Health & Saf. Code, § 11362.79
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
This article does not authorize a qualified patient or person with an identification card to engage in the smoking of medicinal cannabis under any of the following circumstances:
(a) In a place where smoking is prohibited by law.
(b) In or within 1,000 feet of the grounds of a school, recreation center, or youth center, unless the medicinal use occurs within a residence.
(c) On a schoolbus.
(d) While in a motor vehicle that is being operated.
(e) While operating a boat.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 27, Sec. 144. (SB 94) Effective June 27, 2017.
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