Does Proposition 19 overrule the medical marijuana laws of California?
No. Proposition 19 is designed to, among other things, “[p]rovide easier, safer access for patients who need cannabis for medical purposes.” Although a statement of purpose is not necessarily controlling, courts generally look to it in interpreting the statute’s language. The purpose of Proposition 19 is not to overturn Proposition 215 or any other state or local medical cannabis law.
