MED. MARIHUANA: NO CAUSE OF ACTION S.B. 418:
FLOOR SUMMARY
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Senate Bill 418 (as reported without amendment)
Sponsor: Senator Rick Jones
Committee: Judiciary
CONTENT
The bill would amend the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act to specify that nothing in the Act could be construed to create a private cause of action against the State or a political subdivision of the State.
The Act requires the Department of Licensing and Regulation to issue registry identification cards to qualifying patients and primary caregivers who submit certain information in accordance with the Department's rules. A qualifying patient or primary caregiver who has been issued and possesses a registry identification card is not subject to arrest, prosecution, or penalty for the medical use of marihuana if the amount does not exceed quantities specified in the Act and the possession and use of marihuana meet specified standards.
MCL 333.26527 Legislative Analyst: Patrick Affholter
FISCAL IMPACT
The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.
Date Completed: 6-22-11 Fiscal Analyst: Matthew Grabowski
Analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent. sb418/1112