Cal. Health and Safety Code § 11362.79 : California Health And Safety Code — Uniform Controlled Substances Act — Offenses And Penalties — Medical Marijuana Program — Smoking of medical marijuana at certain locations or while operating boat not authorized Date: 15 Sep 2016 TEXT PDF Current through the 2016 Legislative Session Nothing in this article shall authorize a qualified patient or person with an identification card to engage in the smoking of medical marijuana under any of the following circumstances: (a) In any place where smoking is prohibited by law. (b) In or within 1,000 feet of the grounds of a school, recreation center, or youth center, unless the medical use occurs within a residence. (c) On a schoolbus. (d) While in a motor vehicle that is being operated. (e) While operating a boat. Ca. Health and Saf. Code § 11362.79 Added by Stats 2003 ch 875 (SB 420), s 2, eff. 1/1/2004.