available in treatment planning. As with all clinical information, this is part of the confidential medical record and protected under patient privacy and confidentiality laws and regulations. Department medical providers will not record that a patient has a marijuana addiction problem in their medical record if the patient is responsibly using medicinal cannabis. (9) Department clinicians shall follow Federal laws and regulations relating to medicinal cannabis. (10) Department medical providers may not be fired nor have any other adverse personnel action taken against them for discussing cannabis use with their patients. (11) Department scientists may conduct research on cannabis benefits and risks under regulatory approval. (12) Department medical providers may not dissuade participation in non-Department medicinal cannabis research. (b) Dissemination of policy The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall disseminate the policy under subsection (a) widely, including by displaying such policy prominently in all Department of Veterans Affairs hospitals and clinics and online. (c) Repeal in event of Federal legalization If the use of medicinal cannabis becomes legal under Federal law, the requirement under subsection (a)(4) shall be repealed.