Any marijuana, paraphernalia relating to marijuana, or other property seized by law enforcement officials from a qualifying patient or a caregiver in connection with the claimed palliative use of marijuana under sections 21a-408 to 21a-408m, inclusive, shall be returned to the qualifying patient or the caregiver immediately upon the determination by a court that the qualifying patient or the caregiver is entitled to the palliative use of marijuana under sections 21a-408 to 21a-408m, inclusive, as evidenced by a decision not to prosecute, a dismissal of charges or an acquittal. The provisions of this section do not apply to any qualifying patient or caregiver who fails to comply with the requirements for the palliative use of marijuana under sections 21a-408 to 21a-408m, inclusive.

Terms Used In Connecticut General Statutes 21a-408f

  • Acquittal:
    1. Judgement that a criminal defendant has not been proved guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
    2. A verdict of "not guilty."
     
  • Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
  • Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.
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