How are the laws and rules of the Medical Marijuana Act enforced?
The department enforces provisions of the act that are concerned with registration, such as making sure applications are complete before issuing a registry identification card, denying incomplete or fraudulent applications, and suspending cards if individuals violate the act. Local and state law enforcement agencies may check to see if patients or caregivers possess or are growing the amount of medical marijuana allowed by law.
The department enforces provisions of the act that are concerned with registration, such as making sure applications are complete before issuing a registry identification card, denying incomplete or fraudulent applications, and suspending cards if individuals violate the act. Local and state law enforcement agencies may check to see if patients or caregivers possess or are growing the amount of medical marijuana allowed by law. Local and state law enforcement personnel may also take any action they believe necessary to enforce the criminal laws of the state, including violations of the Medical Marijuana Act. Local and state law enforcement actions may vary. The department has no authority to direct the activities of local and state law enforcement agencies.
