7.46.010 PURPOSE AND INTENT.

It is the purpose and intent of this chapter to adopt and enforce rules consistent with the Compassionate Use Act and the Medical Marijuana Program Act, which rules will provide for the health, safety and welfare of the public by regulating the collective cultivation and possession of medical marijuana within the City of San Mateo, consistent with State law.

This chapter is intended to be consistent with the Compassionate Use Act and the Medical Marijuana Program Act, and towards that end, it is not intended to and does not criminalize activity which is otherwise permitted under State law, and it is not intended to and does not authorize conduct that is otherwise prohibited by State law.