Connecticut General Statutes 21a-279c – Exceptions for seeking medical assistance for medical distress from use of cannabis
The provisions of subsections (b) to (e), inclusive, of § 21a-279a, and sections 21a-278b, 21a-421aaa, 21a-421ccc and 21a-421ddd shall not apply to any person (1) who, in good faith, seeks medical assistance for another person who such person reasonably believes is experiencing medical distress from the use of cannabis; (2) for whom another person, in good faith, seeks medical assistance, reasonably believing such person is experiencing medical distress from the use of cannabis; or (3) who reasonably believes he or she is experiencing medical distress from the use of cannabis and, in good faith, seeks medical assistance for himself or herself, if evidence of the possession or control of cannabis in violation of such provisions was obtained as a result of the seeking of such medical assistance. For the purposes of this subsection, “good faith” does not include seeking medical assistance during the course of the execution of an arrest warrant or search warrant or a lawful search.
Terms Used In Connecticut General Statutes 21a-279c
- another: may extend and be applied to communities, companies, corporations, public or private, limited liability companies, societies and associations. See Connecticut General Statutes 1-1
- Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Person: includes any corporation, limited liability company, association or partnership, or one or more individuals, government or governmental subdivisions or agency, business trust, estate, trust, or any other legal entity. See Connecticut General Statutes 21a-240