Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 69.51A - Medical Cannabis.
69.51A.050 - Medical cannabis, lawful possession—State not liable.

RCW 69.51A.050
Medical cannabis, lawful possession—State not liable.

(1) The lawful possession or manufacture of medical cannabis as authorized by this chapter shall not result in the forfeiture or seizure of any property.
(2) No person shall be prosecuted for constructive possession, conspiracy, or any other criminal offense solely for being in the presence or vicinity of medical cannabis or its use as authorized by this chapter.
(3) The state shall not be held liable for any deleterious outcomes from the medical use of cannabis by any qualifying patient.

[ 2022 c 16 § 121; 1999 c 2 § 7 (Initiative Measure No. 692, approved November 3, 1998).]
NOTES:

Intent—Finding—2022 c 16: See note following RCW 69.50.101.

Structure Revised Code of Washington

Revised Code of Washington

Title 69 - Food, Drugs, Cosmetics, and Poisons

Chapter 69.51A - Medical Cannabis.

69.51A.005 - Purpose and intent.

69.51A.010 - Definitions.

69.51A.030 - Acts not constituting crimes or unprofessional conduct—Health care professionals not subject to penalties or liabilities.

69.51A.040 - Compliance with chapter—Qualifying patients and designated providers not subject to penalties—Law enforcement not subject to liability.

69.51A.043 - Failure to enter into the medical cannabis authorization database—Affirmative defense.

69.51A.045 - Possession of plants, cannabis concentrates, useable cannabis, or cannabis-infused products exceeding lawful amount—Affirmative defense.

69.51A.050 - Medical cannabis, lawful possession—State not liable.

69.51A.055 - Limitations of chapter—Persons under supervision.

69.51A.060 - Crimes—Limitations of chapter.

69.51A.100 - Qualifying patient's designation of a specific designated provider—Provider's service as designated provider—Termination—Department may adopt rules.

69.51A.110 - Suitability for organ transplant.

69.51A.120 - Parental rights or residential time—Not to be restricted.

69.51A.130 - State and municipalities—Not subject to liability.

69.51A.210 - Qualifying patients or designated providers—Authorization—Health care professional may include recommendations on amount of cannabis.

69.51A.220 - Health care professionals may authorize medical use of cannabis—Qualifying patients under age eighteen.

69.51A.225 - Students who qualify for the medical use of cannabis—Consumption of cannabis-infused products on school grounds.

69.51A.230 - Medical cannabis authorization database—Recognition cards.

69.51A.235 - Compassionate care renewals—Rules—Effective date.

69.51A.240 - Unlawful actions—Criminal penalty.

69.51A.250 - Cooperatives—Qualifying patients or designated providers may form—Requirements—Restrictions on locations—State liquor and cannabis board may adopt rules.

69.51A.260 - Housing unit—No more than fifteen plants may be grown or located—Exception—Civil penalties.

69.51A.270 - Extracting or separating cannabis resin, producing or processing any form of cannabis concentrates or cannabis-infused products—State liquor and cannabis board to adopt rules.

69.51A.280 - Topical, ingestible products—THC concentration.

69.51A.290 - Medical cannabis consultant certificate.

69.51A.300 - Continuing education programs for health care providers.

69.51A.310 - Immature plants and clones, cannabis seeds—Qualifying patients and designated providers may purchase.

69.51A.900 - Short title—1999 c 2.