Las Vegas Medical Marijuana Case Delayed for Further Review
In November six people were indicted for 16 felony counts following a raid on a medical marijuana co-op. The defense has asked Clark County District Court to dismiss the charges because the defendants claim they never sold marijuana and merely distributed it for donations. The judge said he will review the grand jury documents further before deciding whether to dismiss the case.
Under Nevada medical marijuana law, if a physician determines that a Nevada resident is suffering from a disease protected under the Nevada Medical Marijuana Program, that person may apply for a medical marijuana card. The protected diseases include AIDS, cancer, glaucoma, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, and some other chronic conditions. The card is good for one year and allows the holder to possess up to an ounce of marijuana.
Nevada medical marijuana law allows cardholders to designate one primary caregiver to administer the medical marijuana. This person has to be at least 18 and approved by the cardholder's physician. However, the caregiver cannot also be a user of medical marijuana.
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