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
Title 69 - Food, Drugs, Cosmetics, and Poisons
Chapter 69.51A - Medical Cannabis.
69.51A.005 - Purpose and intent.
69.51A.043 - Failure to enter into the medical cannabis authorization database—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.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.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.280 - Topical, ingestible products—THC concentration.
69.51A.290 - Medical cannabis consultant certificate.
69.51A.300 - Continuing education programs for health care providers.