Proposition 215 ballot measure

Proposition 215, passed in California in 1996, legalized the medical use of cannabis for patients with qualifying health conditions, such as chronic pain or illness. It allows patients and their designated caregivers to possess and cultivate marijuana with a doctor's recommendation. The measure also provided legal protections for patients who use medical cannabis and created a framework for licensed medical marijuana dispensaries. Its goal was to ensure access to medical marijuana for patients in need while establishing guidelines to regulate its use, balancing patient rights with public safety.