February 16, 2012, Introduced by Senators JONES, MARLEAU, BOOHER, SCHUITMAKER and MEEKHOF and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
A bill to amend 2008 IL 1, entitled
"Michigan medical marihuana act,"
by amending section 7 (MCL 333.26427).
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:
7. Scope of Act.
Sec. 7. (a) The medical use of marihuana is allowed under
state law to the extent that it is carried out in accordance with
the provisions of this act.
(b)
This act shall does not permit any person to do any of the
following:
(1) Undertake any task under the influence of marihuana, when
doing so would constitute negligence or professional malpractice.
(2) Possess marihuana, or otherwise engage in the medical use
of marihuana at any of the following locations:
(A)
in In a school bus.;
(B)
on On the grounds of any preschool or primary or secondary
school.;
or
(C)
in In any correctional facility.
(D) On private property, in violation of a prohibition
established by the property owner.
(3) Smoke marihuana at any of the following locations:
(A)
on On any form of public transportation.;
or
(B)
in In any public place, which includes any portion of
private property that is open to the public.
(C) On private property, in violation of a prohibition
established by the property owner.
(4) Operate, navigate, or be in actual physical control of any
motor vehicle, aircraft, or motorboat while under the influence of
marihuana.
(5) Use marihuana if that person does not have a serious or
debilitating medical condition.
(c) Nothing in this act shall be construed to require:
(1) A government medical assistance program or commercial or
non-profit health insurer to reimburse a person for costs
associated with the medical use of marihuana.
(2) An employer to accommodate the ingestion of marihuana in
any workplace or any employee working while under the influence of
marihuana.
(d) Fraudulent representation to a law enforcement official of
any fact or circumstance relating to the medical use of marihuana
to
avoid arrest or prosecution shall be is punishable by a fine of
$500.00,
which shall be is in addition to any other penalties that
may apply for making a false statement or for the use of marihuana
other than use undertaken pursuant to this act.
(e) All other acts and parts of acts inconsistent with this
act do not apply to the medical use of marihuana as provided for by
this act.