In California there is no state regulation or standard of the cultivation and/or distribution medical marijuana. California leaves the establishment of any guidelines to jurisdiction at a county level.
As of November 2009, all but 3 counties had implemented a medical marijuana program. The status of the remaining three counties is as follows:
- Mariposa: Pending
- Sutter: Pending
- Colusa: Implementation date unknown (we will update you when more is known).
To Register for a Medical Marijuana Card in California
- Contact your county using this A to Z Listing of Medical Marijuana County Programs
- Complete the Medical Marijuana Program Application/Renewal Form
- Ask your physician to complete the Written Documentation of Patient’s Medical Records
- Mail your completed forms to:
County Health Services Branch
Attention: Medical Marijuana Program Unit
MS 5203
P.O. Box 997377
Sacramento, CA 95899-7377
Medical Marijuana Card Application Fees
State Admin Fees: $66.00 Patient/Caregiver $33.00 Medi-Cal Patients
Please note these are the State administration fees only; Counties add on their own administration fees. For the actual cost in your county please contact your county medical marijuana program
More information on medical marijuana laws in California
I went to Alternative Health Solutions in Modesto to get my card, but you do have to be over 18 years of age. http://www.prop215dr.com
Umm can anyone over 18 can they sign for u or parent sign for u
i am planning on relocating to California in (at the most) two years, i have had arthritis (rheumatoid) in my hands for years and now have it in my knees. After the move i plan on applying for a recommendation (maybe will go ahead and get the card to be safe) my question is, with documentation, how hard do you suspect it might be for me to get the recommendation?
i can’t take opiate based pain meds due to being allergic to opiates, however when it comes to the non opiate based meds i can’t bring myself to take them, never have been able to i have a downright phobia of medication and the ugly side effects of them, it’s a true fear of medications. i won’t even take NSAID’s for a headache. so, any insight would be much appreciated, thx.
also any info as to where would be the best place to apply would be appreciated too.
yea i got shot and i have a bullet in my back but im only 16 would i be able to get a medical card if i get my parents permission or will i have to wait till im 18
I am going to study in California at UCLA and i would like to get a medical marijuana card.
But i have a German passport so, is it possible to get one if i am not american but i am going to stay and live in California for a long time?
I’m planning to visit Cali in a month from Florida. My only problem is where can I get a license or permit for medical marijuana?
I’m pretty sure you have to be a resident of california to get a california state medical marijuana license. there are some states that will honor another states license.
IF you are in San Francisco you can goto Best Choice Evaluations, very nice and professional place!
Check the site out http://www.MaryJaneDR.com
Here is what S.B. 420 clearly states: “(3) Contact the attending physician by facsimile, telephone, or mail to confirm that the medical records submitted by the patient are a true and correct copy of those contained in the physician’s office records. When contacted by a county health department or the county’ s designee, the attending physician shall confirm or deny that the contents of the medical records are accurate.”
http://www.cannacenters.com/ physicians abide by the guidelines of the California Medical Board and the California medical marijuana laws so that the recommendation that you receive is defendable should you have legal issues as a medical marijuana patient. All of our physicians have licenses in good standing and have not had any actions by the Medical Board. Having a letter from a doctor whose has had problems with the Medical Board puts you at risk and the doctor’s credibility can be put into question
Something for all to remember You should always check on your doctor before getting your letter of recommendation for medical cannabis. You can get FREE information about your doctor’s legitimacy by going to the following link http://www2.mbc.ca.gov/LicenseLookupSystem/PhysicianSurgeon/Search.aspx, enter the doctor’s first and last name, and see if they have had any past or current problems with the medical board. Remember that a doctor who has had issues with the medical board is not very credible in court and will not be able to help defend you. You should also ask if you are being seen by a real doctor (MD or DO) as a physician’s assistant or nurse practitioner cannot legally give you a medical marijuana recommendation and it will not hold up in court. Many places lie so BE CAREFUL
No need for a county or state issued card. All you need is a recommendation from your doctor. Most doctor’s don’t want to deal with the verification process so they send you to places like http://www.prop215dr.com I went here and got my recommendation and a cultivators license. Confidential and completely legal! Check them out Alternative Health Solutions
Proposition 215, passed in 1996, allows a physician to recommend cannabis to a patient with a serious and chronic medical condition. This law only provides patients with a legal defense for possession and cultivation. It does not provide immunity from arrest.
Senate Bill 420, passed in 2002, allows patients to voluntarily register with the State of California Department of Health Medical Marijuana program and receive a state ID card (for a fee). It is a state card issued through the county offices. Registering with the state provides immunity from arrest for the possession and cultivation of medical cannabis.
Many patients ask if they should get a state ID card. It is your decision based on your personal circumstances. Those patients who cultivate cannabis or have larger quantities in their possession, or those who want immunity from the threat of arrest, often apply for the card. Patients who only have small quantities in the privacy of their home often choose not to get the card.
If you would like to apply to get the state ID card, you must go to the Department of Health in the county of your primary residence. There is an application and a fee (each county has a different fee). You must show your California ID and your written recommendation for medical cannabis from your physician. Your physician will be contacted and asked to verify the recommendation. You will then receive your card. The process takes less than 30 days.
This process is completely separate from your physician’s office and must be initiated by you at the county office. If you choose to get the state card, you must sign a medical release form that allows the physician to verify to the state that you were recommended to use medical cannabis. This information is considered confidential and cannot be released without your written permission. CannaCare includes this release form in the intake questionnaire – you can leave it blank if you are not going to apply for the card.