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DIVISION 10. UNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT 11000-11651›CHAPTER 6. Offenses and Penalties 11350-11392›ARTICLE 2.5. Medical Marijuana Program 11362.7-11362.85

§ 11362.79

California Health and Safety Code · 2020-11 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California

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.

(Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 27, Sec. 144. (SB 94) Effective June 27, 2017.)

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