How to document a medical marijuana recommendation or approval from a doctor.
State law permits patients access to copies of their medical records .
Banned activities for medical marijuana patients and caregivers. A warning to all marijuana users. It did not legalize marijuana for recreational use. Patients with a qualifying diagnosis, and a physician's recommendation for the medical use of marijuana, now have a legal defense against criminal prosecution in Washington state. Physicians are exempt from state-level penalties for discussing the medical benefits of marijuana use with their patients.