A. Within six months of the date that this chapter becomes effective, the training materials handbooks, and printed procedures of the Police Department shall be updated to reflect its provisions. These updated materials shall be made available to police officers in the regular course of their training and service.

B. Medical cannabis-related activities shall be the lowest possible priority of the Police Department.

C. Qualified patients, their primary caregivers, and medical cannabis collectives who come into contact with law enforcement will not be cited or arrested and dried cannabis or cannabis plants in their possession will not be seized if they are in compliance with the provisions of this chapter.

D. Qualified patients, their primary caregivers, and medical cannabis collectives who come into contact with law enforcement and cannot establish or demonstrate their status as a qualified patient, primary caregiver, or medical cannabis collective, but are otherwise in compliance with the provisions of this chapter, will not be cited or arrested and dried cannabis or cannabis plants in their possession will not be seized if (1) based on the activity and circumstances, the officer determines that there is no evidence of criminal activity; (2) the claim to be a qualified patient, primary caregiver, or medical cannabis collective is credible; and (3) proof of status as a qualified patient, primary caregiver, or medical cannabis collective can be provided to the Police Department within three business days of the date of contact with law enforcement. (Ord. 7068-NS § 3 (part), 2008: Ord. 6620-NS § 1, 2001)