1998
The Current Law is Symbolic:(ARS 13-3¢12.01)
Similar to other state medical marijuana initiatives, but uses
the word "prescribe" rather than "recommend."
Therefore, a valid prescription cannot be obtained.
H.B. 2518 was signed by the governor on April 21, 1997, to repeal
the medical marijuana provision of Prop. 200. H.B. 2518 requires
the FDA to approve the medical use of marijuana before Arizona
physicians can prescribe it. To prevent H.B. 2518 from taking
effect, the sponsors of Prop. 200 qualified another ballot proposal
(Prop. 300) that would allow the medical marijuana provision of
Prop. 200 to remain in effect. On Nov. 3, 1998, Arizona voters
voted "no" to the legislature's law by rejecting Prop.
300 (57% opposed, 43% in favor) and thus upholding the medical
marijuana statute.
The medical marijuana provisions of Proposition 200 were only
a small part of this more comprehensive drug policy reform initiative,
which is effectively keeping many low-level, nonviolent drug offenders
out of prison.
History: A medical marijuana (and THC) research law -- which
was never operational -- for cancer and glaucoma research (§36-2601),
enacted on April 22, 1980 (H.B. 2020; Ch. 122), expired on June
30, 1985. Director of the Department of Health Services authorized
to appoint a Patient Qualification Review Board; PQRB was authorized
to review patients and doctors for participation in the program;
University of Arizona was to obtain marijuana or THC from NIDA.
S.B. 1023 in 1981 (ch. 264) moved the therapeutic research program
provisions from §36-1031 to §36-2601.
Had a dual scheduling scheme for marijuana, but the provisional
Schedule II marijuana provision was ultimately replaced with a
permanent Schedule II provision for THC.
Current Laws for the use of Medical Marijuana in Arizona
as of 1998
ARS 13-3¢12.01 . Prescribing controlled substances included
in schedule I for seriously ill and terminally ill patients
A. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, any medical doctor
licensed to practice in this srate may prescribe a controlled
substance included in schedule I as prescribed by section 36-2512
to treat a disease, or to relieve the pain and suffering of a
seriously ill patient or terminally ill patient, subject to the
provisions of this section. In prescribing such a controlled substance,
the medical doctor shall comply with professional medical standards.
B. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, a medical doctor shall
document that scientific research exists which supports the use
of a controlled substance listed in schedule I as prescribed by
section 36-2512 to treat a disease, or to relieve the pain and
suffering of a seriously dl patient or a terminally ill patient
before prescribing the controlled substance. A medical doctor
prescribing a controlled substance included in schedule I as prescribed
by section 36-2512 to treat a disease, or to relieve the pain
and suffering of a seriously ill patient or terminally ill patient,
shall obtain the written opinion of a second medical doctor that
prescribing the controlled substance is appropriate to treat a
disease or to relieve the pain and suffering of a seriously ill
patient or terminally ill patient. The written opinion of the
second medical doctor shall be kept in the patient's official
medical file.
Before - prescribing the controlled substance included in schedule
I as prescribed by section 36-2512 the medical doctor shall receive
in writing the consent of the patient.
MARIJUANA HAS BEEN PROVEN TO:
Relieve migraine headaches, Stop the advancement of glaucoma,
Control spastieiry from multiple sclerosis (MS) and paralysis,
Alleviate nausea and pain associated with cancer chemotherapy
treatments. Marijuana also helps in other cases of severe nausea.
Block epileptic seizues, Relieve the pain of arthritis and rheumatism,
and help other chronic pain diseases. Helps in anorexia nervosa
and other loss of appetite diseases. Work as a back spasm medicine.
Marijuana is the best relaxant of muscles short of morphine. Relieves
asthma attacks and improves breathing. Helps people with AIDS
relieve stress and depression,
reduce pain, eliminate nausea, stimulate appetite. Help overcome.
stress, anxiety, insomnia, deepens sleep. Help alleviate the symptoms
of withdrawal from alcohol and narcotics. Have antimicrobal and
antib-teri effects.
Marijuana can be aquired by paitents
and their caregivers who are in compliance with ARS 13-3412.01
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