{"code":"HSC","codeName":"Health and Safety Code","section":"11362.79","citation":"Health & Saf. Code, § 11362.79","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 10. UNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT [11000. - 11651.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-10"},{"name":"CHAPTER 6. Offenses and Penalties [11350. - 11395.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-10/chapter-6"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2.5. Medical Marijuana Program [11362.7. - 11362.85.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-10/chapter-6/article-2.5"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 27, Sec. 144.   (SB 94)   Effective June 27, 2017.","effective":"2017-06-27","html":"<p>This article does not authorize a qualified patient or person with an identification card to engage in the smoking of medicinal cannabis under any of the following circumstances:</p><p>(a) In a place where smoking is prohibited by law.</p><p>(b) In or within 1,000 feet of the grounds of a school, recreation center, or youth center, unless the medicinal use occurs within a residence.</p><p>(c) On a schoolbus.</p><p>(d) While in a motor vehicle that is being operated.</p><p>(e) While operating a boat.</p>","text":"This article does not authorize a qualified patient or person with an identification card to engage in the smoking of medicinal cannabis under any of the following circumstances: (a) In a place where smoking is prohibited by law. (b) In or within 1,000 feet of the grounds of a school, recreation center, or youth center, unless the medicinal use occurs within a residence. (c) On a schoolbus. (d) While in a motor vehicle that is being operated. (e) While operating a boat.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/medical-marijuana-program-11362-79","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}