Terms Used In Montana Code 16-12-501

• Debilitating medical condition: means :

  (a)cancer, glaucoma, positive status for human immunodeficiency virus, or acquired immune deficiency syndrome when the condition or disease results in symptoms that seriously and adversely affect the patient's health status;

  (b)cachexia or wasting syndrome;

  (c)severe chronic pain that is a persistent pain of severe intensity that significantly interferes with daily activities as documented by the patient's treating physician;

  (d)intractable nausea or vomiting;

  (e)epilepsy or an intractable seizure disorder;

  (f)multiple sclerosis;

  (g)Crohn's disease;

  (h)painful peripheral neuropathy;

  (i)a central nervous system disorder resulting in chronic, painful spasticity or muscle spasms;

  (j)admittance into hospice care in accordance with rules adopted by the department; or

  (k)posttraumatic stress disorder. See Montana Code 16-12-102

• Marijuana: means all plant material from the genus Cannabis containing tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) or seeds of the genus capable of germination. See Montana Code 16-12-102
• Process: means a writ or summons issued in the course of judicial proceedings. See Montana Code 1-1-202
• Registry identification card: means a document issued by the department pursuant to 16-12-503 that identifies an individual as a registered cardholder. See Montana Code 16-12-102