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Medical Marijuana Patient Top Ten Do’s and Don’ts By: Amanda Connor
My law office is often contacted by medical marijuana patients who have been charged with a crime relating to marijuana. As an attorney, I wish that I could put on a seminar for patients to give them some basic knowledge of their rights so that less patients would have negative interactions with law enforcement. I think it is important to empower patients with knowledge. Therefore, here is a list of my top ten Do’s and Don’ts for medical marijuana patients in Nevada
Do: •
Get a patient card (a full card issued from the State of Nevada; not just a doctor’s recommendation)
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Safely use your medicine IN your home or private place
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Grow up to 12 plants IN your home (Remember a plant = a clone, a seedling, a mother
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Know your rights as a patient and follow up with your medical professional regarding the use of your medicine
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Contact an attorney if you have legal questions regarding your rights as a patient (Remember, marijuana is still federally illegal and remains illegal for nonmedicinal uses in Nevada)
Do Not: •
Use your medicine in a public place or drive while under the influence of your medicine
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Grow more than 12 plants (regardless of gender or size) or sell your medicine
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Take your medicine across state lines or onto federal lands or property
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Store your medicine where it can be accessed by children or non-patients (remember to store edibles in clearly labeled and locked containers to avoid accidental ingestion)
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Consent to a warrantless search of your home, car, or person – contact an attorney!
This list is not comprehensive. However, these tips give patients the basic information on their rights in the State of Nevada. As stated above, a patient who has a question about their legal rights should contact an attorney. Amanda Connor is a partner at the law firm of Connor & Connor PLLC. Connor & Connor PLLC provides legal services to medical marijuana patients and to medical marijuana businesses. More information about Connor & Connor can be found at www.connorpllc.com.
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