The Maine Medical Marijuana Act, which took effect on December 22, 1999;

• Increases treatment options for seriously or terminally ill patients.
• Protects physicians from criminal and professional sanctions if they recommend medical marijuana to a patient
• Provides patients with a legal defense if they are arrested for using medical marijuana recommended by a physician

Since 1996, voters in seven states have strongly supported similar medical marijuana initiatives.As the only state with a 1999 referendum, Mainers have built on the growing momentum for a national policy to allow medical marijuana use by patients with debilitating medical conditions.

Law Doesn’t Offer Legal Way To Buy Pot
Lewiston Sunday
February 6, 2000

Maine's New Medical Marijuana Law Takes Effect; Guide Published;'
Toll Free Number Established
Press Release
January 10, 2000

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