In California, there is no state regulation or set standard in regards to cultivation and/or distribution of medical marijuana. Guidelines, regulations and rules are left to the jurisdiction of each county in California.
Before you get your medical marijuana card you will need to see a Medical marijuana doctor in California.
As of May, 2013, all but three counties have implemented a medical marijuana program. Judging by recent developments in the following three counties, we can conclude that they are simply not ready to be a part of the medical marijuana program:
1. Mariposa: Pending but highly unlikely.
2. Sutter: Awaiting resolution.
3. Colusa: Dispensaries banned.
To Register for a Medical Marijuana Card in California
- Make sure you qualify for a medical marijuana card by consulting with your doctor first
- Obtain a copy of your doctors recommendation
- Proof of identity (drivers license or ID)
- Proof of residency (i.e. rent or mortgage receipt)
- Contact your county using this A to Z Listing of Medical Marijuana County Programs
- Complete the Medical Marijuana Program Application/Renewal Form
- Ask your doctor to complete the Written Documentation of Patient’s Medical Records. You can find a medical marijuana doctor using our directory.
- You must apply in person at:
California Department of Public Health
Public Health Policy and Research Branch
Attention: Medical Marijuana Program Unit
MS 5202
P.O. Box 997377
Sacramento, CA 95899-7377
If you have any more questions please contact the California Department of Public Health.
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
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So, now I also can have my own medical Marijuana card in California. Thanks for your so helping blog because I am waiting for this card for last 2 months but don’t know the procedure. So all thanks to you 🙂
Thank you for sharing this information! At least now we have an idea how to get a card.
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I have been going to Alternative Health Solutions in Modesto for the past 5 years. I have nothing but great things to say about everyone there. Very professional and thorough. Answered all my questions and no sitting around waiting for hours like some other mills.
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Got my cannabis card for just $49 at THC Medical Doctor in San Jose.
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CAN I GET A MEDICAL CARD WITH A FAKE ID OR DO THE DISPESSARIES SCAN THE ID CARDS??
Hey Does Anybody Know If You Have To Be Born in The U.S.A to Get The Medical Card? i Was Born In Mexico But i Ben Living Here All My Life Sence a Kid Does Anybody Know if They Would Accept a Mexican Consular Or Sumething ?
well im from mexico i have my consular id i got my recomendation with it in Los Angeles now i moved to santa cruz i been havong problems here cuz the mostly of shop they request me my ca id but i guess u only need a proof or living in ca…im still searching for it..
In the past few years, the number of doctors providing medical marijuana recommendations have increased drastically bringing down the consultation fees to between $80 – 150 for a one-year recommendation. Sometimes discounts are available for renewing a recommendation. Also some doctors charge discounted rates for shorter periods (i.e. 3 to 6 months). Doctors are also actively marketing to potential patients and advertise low base rates which they increase before receiving the final recommendation. Some doctors will try to up-sell ID cards and other items. However, their ID card serves no real purpose and should not be confused with the state-issued ID cards (under SB420) which we discussed above. Most Califonia medical marijuana dispensaries/collectives will not accept the doctor’s ID cards and will still require that you present your original, signed (and often embossed) recommendation letter to become a member. Once you are a member of the collective (with a valid recommendation on file) most of them will accept a standard California ID for entry (if they don’t recognize you). Visit http://www.californiadispensaryinfo.com/guidebook/ for more Califonia medical marijuana information.
HEY CAN I GET A MEDICAL CARD WITH A MEXICAN CONSULAR ID IF SO WILL THE ACCEPT THEM IN THE SHOPS
You DONT have to be a resident. I live in New Mexico and went to Cali for 1 month. They gave me one.
How long must we live in california before being able to purchase medical marijuana? I’ve been a chronic pain patient in fl for several years and am contemplating moving to california despite the state having an income tax which Fla doesn’t have and appears at first glance about 20% higher cost than boca raton fla so it’s higher. But at my age I’m afraid of the legal problems that could result in fla plus it’s bound to get more difficult to obtain as I get older plus I can see that there are places that sell cannabis that specifically helps degenerative disc disease and other painful conditions. I had something called afpak kush that worked tremendously on the cervical spinal pain I endure from the minute I get up to the minute I go to sleep but that was a year ago. I see I could have access to that if we lived in the riverside/corona and southwest of there whenever I want. Does that sound accurate?
It’s not where I was planning on retiring but if I can find some relief……….we’ll sell our house and move soon. Hence the questions, thank you for the latitude.
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.
have u tried a psychologist to work on ur phobia.
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?
you don’t have to be a citizen, but you do have to be a resident. If you don’t have a CA ID card, just bring a bill or something with your name and address.
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.
Must I be a California resident to get access to medical marijuana in CA, or could I arrange it in advance then get the marijuana while traveling in CA?
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Get your online medical card with few simple steps or with in few minutes. or if you want to get more info please visit here: http://onlinemedicalcard.com
Thanks Juan for posting about the doctor in Modesto I went in and had no problem getting my card.
Alternative Health Solutions http://www.prop215doctor.com
In my legal practice in Roseville, California, I am seeing more and more people with “marijuana cards.” It is my understanding that there are numerous doctors throughout the state who will provide patients with a card if they have a complaint of insomnia.
Monica Lynch, Attorney at Law
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Really I’ve had insomnia, and some depression for a while now and was wondering if medical mj would help, i don’t want to be hiked up on pills.
how do i get in my area? (the card)
i have AIDS and hep c
You just order a marijuana card by visiting this link http://www.cannabisdoctorsnetwork.com/medical-marijuana-cards.php
i’v had eating problems my hole life due to my dad and mom’s drug problems.
I have used over the counter drugs to see if it would help but all it did was make me sick. My friend told me about marijuana so i try’ed it and it helped me so much. Is this a good reason to get a card?
I am from Sweden and this summer I’m moving from Sweden to California for work purposes.
I’ve always had Migraines and I have had Atopic Eczema throughout my whole life. I want to try Marijuana as a treatment so I’m wondering, am I as a migrant allowed to retrieve a Medical Marijuana Card?
Hi all im here on holiday from Australia, and smoke regularly to help relive my inflammatory spinal conditions and scoliosis, how would i go about getting a card / seeing a doctor? … i have brought with me my medical history to prove too.
im currently in the santa clara area but will travel if needed.
thanks for your help
Looking for someone in North SF Bay area (Sonoma/Napa/Marin). Have bad insomnia. Was hooked on Xanax for 4 years. Weened off it thanks to edibles. Tired of going through friends.
Can anyone here recommend someplace in north sf bay area?
Great doctors at Alternative Health Solutions got my card today. Check them out http://www.prop215dr.com
209-551-0420
Hey guys, Im Irish and will be in LA for the Summer months of june july and august.
I suffer from insomnia and am wondering can i be issued with a medical marjiuana card?
THANKS
I found this doctor from here. Very good people and trustworthy http://www.prop215dr.com
I got my card the same day! Now I don’t have to pop hydrocodone like candy to deal with my pain.
Good listings of doctors and providers here!
If you live in Norther Cali these guys are great.
Cannametrix
Grass Valley
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Great doctor’s in Modesto. Central valley. Alternative Health Solutions 209-416-0355 http://www.prop215doctor.com Cool office and knowledgable doctors!
If anyone needs a card in the LA/Hollywood area, send me an email. I have a referral card for $60. They accept walk-ins and they are legit. I have personally used them.
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YES I DO
I do for my teenage son.
I suffer from chronic anxiety and depression, well documented. I would like to get a medical card for treatment. Were can I go in the L.A. What should I bring and what is the cost? Thank you, Mike Perry
I went and got a recommendation yesterday at this place in Modesto. Very good I recommend them
Alternative Health Solutions
http://www.prop215doctor.com
209-416-0355
Best place in Northern Cali to get a card is Alternative Health Solutions http://www.prop215doctor.com only cost $125 for a new one and $80 for renewal. Very cool people no judging! 209-416-0355
Here’s a great clinic in Modesto, Ca http://www.prop215doctor.com
Alternative Health Solutions
209-416-0355
Only cost me $125 and it was confidential and quick. I got my recommendation same day I went in.
I just got my renewal for the 5th year through http://www.clinic420.com Great people. It was simple and professional I dealt with the same doctor that seen me all the years before Highly recommended! Their number is 888-420-4202
I just moved here and do n ot yet have a CA DL or state ID I do have documentation of residence and a number of other ID including a Driver License so can I get my card? I am a disabled veteran as well and am wondering if I might reieve a discount?
The BEST place in Los Angeles for a medical marijuana evaluation is the MEDICAL ADVIOSRY CENTER http://www.420mac.com. The people there were super nice and they have real doctors! It was cheap and quick. Five different collective recommended them for my renewal. That says something!!! Called them 323 965 0420.
Here’s where I got my recommendation http://www.prop215doctor.com it was easy, inexpensive, and quick. Nice office and very friendly. Alternative Health Solutions 209-416-0355 in Modesto, Ca
is there medical marijuana available in rhode island and how do i help my mom apply
There is a new place in Pacific Beach. The will match anyone’s prices and are open on weekends. It’s called Total Health Club and is in the mission bay medical plaza in an actual legitimate medical building. I schedule an appointment from their website through email.
Great place in Los Angeles the place is called medical marijuana evaluation center. only $60 for new patients and $45 for renewals open 7 days a week.
This is such an amazing entry and I love to read more of it so that I will be able to look over and have it as an inspiration for further articles to write about when it comes to updates on legalizing marijuana and it’s pros and cons too. I do hope you will get to visit our official website and let us know what you think about it. Here is the link
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I went to Alternative Health Solutions in Modesto and got my medical recommendation for only $125. http://www.prop215doctor.com 209-416-0355
Is getting a recommendation if one doctor doesn’t approve; a one-time, one doctor, one chance only deal? Or can you go through the entire list to see if one out of all of the medical marijuana doctor’s will approve for a recommendation? Does anyone know or have an answer for this?
It took me awhile to get my card because I had to find a doctor to sign the forms and to get all my medical forms. It took me 2 months. But now I have the card and it helps me to get my marijuana. See I have seriouse health problem. And it does help me allot.
What about San Bernardino. I go to Get a card when I leave with proof Of My Illnesses from my regular doctor
Here is a place in Modesto that does medical recommendations. Alternative Health Solutions in Modesto, Ca. I went here and had no problem getting my recommendation. I didn’t have records with me so the doctor gave me a temporary in order to give me time to get him the records, then he extended it to a year at no charge. Nice people nice office.
http://www.prop215doctor.com
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Alternative Health Solutions of Modesto is here for all the patients in Northern California in need of a legitimate Medical Cannabis Recommendation. Our doctors will examine and evaluate your need and write you a recommendation if you qualify, there is no charge if you are denied a recommendation. Our doctors also give limit exceptions (grow certificates) to qualifying patients.
Call us now at 209-416-0355
Schedule online also at http://www.prop215doctor.com
California is one of the most lenient states to get a medical marijuana card in, but it does have a tricky system that is full of a lot of crooked doctors and growers trying to make a quick buck. I found an awesome site that gives all the details to potential medical marijuana patients and holds you by the hand through the process.
Check out http://www.medicalmarijuanalifestyle.com if you need some help or if you already smoke medical marijuana.
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i got my card in detroit, can i use it in cali at any dispensary?
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I went to Dr Robert Pallas located at Herb Medical Center on Venice as well. I have been able to get into a majority of the dispensaries which I wanted to, but a few on the west side will not take my rec.
I tried to call the phone number listed on my rec as the Dr’s office’s phone number, and I recieved some ladies residential landline.
Pretty shady
I went to herbal medical center in los angeles, ca. today to get my medical marijuana license. I paid $50.00 and after about 15 min with the doctor recieved a certificate stating that i was allowed to possess and cultivate marijuana.
The certificate has a rec id# 184780922005167. When I got home this evening I looked it up on their site and yes it is there. My concern is that this document might be fraudulent. While I was looking for clinics on line I found an article stating that the clinic and the doctor I went to had been found earlier this year to be giving out fake certificates.
The doctors name is Robert Pallas license# A32895 and the clinic is herbal medical center located at 11312 venice blvd. los angeles, ca. 90066. I would appreciate any help You may be able to give me concerning this. I was refered to this clinic by The Rainforest collective also located on venice blvd, in Los Angeles. Thank you in advance for your help. Sincerely, Anthony Lamonea
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I visited a doctor over the holidays and received a referral, however my doctors office is now out of business and I’m wondering if that voids my prescription? The numbers on my card to verify are also out of order.
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