Diana Uhimov, February 23, 2016 The Compassionate Care Act (CCA) was signed into law in New York in 2014, making New York the 23rd state in the U.S. to legalize medical marijuana.  The CCA regulates the manufacture, sale and use of medical marijuana in New York.  Under the Act, certified patients are allowed to use marijuana for treatment of a “serious condition” so long as the treatment is prescribed by a certified physician.  Additionally, the CCA establishes employment regulations for medical marijuana use, including the creation of new…