Maryland Medical Marijuana Cannabis Laws
A Note from Americans for Safe Access
We are committed to ensuring safe, legal availability of marijuana for medical uses. This legal manual describes the law on medical cannabis as it applies to patients and caregivers in this state. In this legal manual you'll find information on:
Mission of Americans for Safe Access
Patients’ Rights Project
Chapter 1: Medical Cannabis Laws
- State Laws
- Federal Cannabis Law
- Other Applicable Laws
Chapter 2: Participating in the State Program
- Becoming a Legal Patient
- Becoming a Caregiver, Producer, or Provider
- Recommending Medical Cannabis
Chapter 3: Being Prepared
- Sensible Medical Marijuana Use
- Being a Good Neighbor
- Being Prepared in Advance for Successful Law Enforcement Encounters
- Security Culture
Chapter 4: Law Enforcement Encounters
- Law Enforcement Encounters
- Reasonable Suspicion vs. Probable Cause
- Searches
- Questioning
- Know Your Rights
- Miranda Rights
- Arrest and Search Warrants
- Informants and Government Agents
- Phone Calls in Jail
- Taking Notes
Chapter 5: Demystifying the Legal System
- Getting Out of Jail
- Going to Court
- Court Support and Organizing During Trials
Chapter 6: Take Action
- What You Can Do
- ASA Online Resources
- Spread the word
- Join us!
- Appendix
- Landmark Legal Rulings
State Advocacy Resources
