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Can I be arrested or incur other penalties for carrying medical cannabis if I have a medical cannabis card?
A registered, qualified patient will not be arrested or incur other penalties for carrying medical cannabis if the patient does not possess more than the amount of medical cannabis deemed necessary by their physician.
Will police be able to look up my medical cannabis card?
Yes.
Would I be able to use medical cannabis if I'm incarcerated and have a medical cannabis card?
No, using medical cannabis is not allowed in any correctional facilities.
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