Arizona legal term
Qualifying patient in Arizona Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session
In Arizona criminal law, “Qualifying patient” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Arizona criminal code.
What does “Qualifying patient” mean in Arizona criminal law?
"Qualifying patient" means a person who has been diagnosed by a physician as having a debilitating medical condition. 16. (A.R.S. § 36-2801)
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