Australia-Mondaq Article: Australia: Magistrate dismisses drug driving charge for medicinal cannabis user

MONDAQ : https://www.mondaq.com/Article/887728 CONTRIBUTOR Australia: Magistrate dismisses drug driving charge for medicinal cannabis user 28 January 2020 by Jarryd Bartle Sydney Criminal Lawyers 0 Liked this Article A driver who was prescribed medicinal cannabis oil for his multiple sclerosis has had his drug-driving charge dismissed by an Adelaide Magistrate. There has been a steady increase in patients approved for medicinal cannabis in Australia, with the TGA granted 25,182 applications from doctors to prescribe cannabis in 2019. Cannabis is a prescribed drug under the law, regardless of whether it has been prescribed for medical reasons. This recent case follows a number of positive decisions in regarding to medicinal cannabis charges in South Australia. Drug Driving Laws Like in NSW, it is an offence in South Australia to drive or attempt to drive a motor vehicle whilst a prescribed drug is present in your oral fluid or blood.