To the Legislature of the State of Maine:

In accordance with Section 18 of article IV, Part Third of the Constitution of The State of Maine, the electors of the State of Maine, Qualified to vote for Governor, residing in said State, whose names have been certified on this petition, hereby respectfully propose to the legislature forits consideration the following entitled legislation: “An Act Concerning the Possession and Cultivation”

Be it enacted by the people of the State of Maine as follows:

Sec. 1. 22 MRSA s2383-B 3, B 4, and B 5 is Repealed:

Sec. 1. 22 MRSA s2383-M. 420 is Enacted to read:

s2383-D Possession and cultivation of marijuana by patient or designated marijuana provider.

1.Definitions. As used in this section unless the content otherwise indicates the following terms have the following meanings.

A. “Designated marijuana provider” means a person who is designated by a patient to assume the responsibility for growing or providing marijuana for that patient. A designated marijuana provider must be 19 years of age or older, and the appointment must be notarized. No other restrictions on who may be appointed by the patient as a provider of their marijuana. No mandatory Identification Card System.

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