22 §2426. Scope
Title 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE
Subtitle 2: HEALTH
Part 5: FOODS AND DRUGS
Chapter 558-C: MAINE MEDICAL USE OF MARIJUANA ACT
§2426. Scope
1. Limitations. This chapter does not permit any person to:
A. Undertake any task under the influence of marijuana when doing so would constitute negligence or professional malpractice or would otherwise violate any professional standard; [2009, c. 631, §37 (AMD); 2009, c. 631, §51 (AFF).]
B. Possess marijuana or otherwise engage in the medical use of marijuana:
(1) In a school bus;
(2) On the grounds of any preschool or primary or secondary school; or
(3) In any correctional facility; [IB 2009, c. 1, §5 (NEW).]
C. Smoke marijuana:
(1) On any form of public transportation; or
(2) In any public place; [IB 2009, c. 1, §5 (NEW).]
D. Operate, navigate or be in actual physical control of any motor vehicle, aircraft , motorboat, snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle while under the influence of marijuana; or [2009, c. 631, §38 (AMD); 2009, c. 631, §51 (AFF).]
E. Use marijuana if that person does not have a debilitating medical condition. [IB 2009, c. 1, §5 (NEW).]
[ 2009, c. 631, §§37, 38 (AMD); 2009, c. 631, §51 (AFF) .]
2. Construction. This chapter may not be construed to require:
A. A government medical assistance program or private health insurer to reimburse a person for costs associated with the medical use of marijuana; or [IB 2009, c. 1, §5 (NEW).]
B. An employer to accommodate the ingestion of marijuana in any workplace or any employee working while under the influence of marijuana. [IB 2009, c. 1, §5 (NEW).]
[ IB 2009, c. 1, §5 (NEW) .]
3. Penalty for fraudulent representation.
[ 2009, c. 631, §39 (RP); 2009, c. 631, §51 (AFF) .]
SECTION HISTORY
IB 2009, c. 1, §5 (NEW). 2009, c. 631, §§37-39 (AMD). 2009, c. 631, §51 (AFF).