2022 Revised Code of Washington
Title 69 - Food, Drugs, Cosmetics, and Poisons
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.

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