[HappyKitty]

Your recommendation also has your drivers license on it. You are given a copy to show the co-ops, which has a stamped seal on it, and another copy for your records.

Some of the clubs require certain cards, in addition to the recommendation. ALWAYS CARRY YOUR RECOMMENDATION WITH YOU. Recommendations always go along with showing your ID when entering, make sure to have it with you too. With counties still trying to implement their system of state ID cards, many, but not all, require them. In our area (SF Bay) we get a card called the OCBC card, which is additional and optional. This card is affectionately referred to as the "gold" card, or "green" card, and gives you many other choices of clubs. There are certain basic standards to go by, but after that, each individual club has the option to make other requirements.

The club I go to in Hayward has told us we need the county ID card, the OCBC card, recommendation, and their card too!!! Geesh! Seems very unfair to require someone who lives in a county with the id card to show it, when people in counties without ID cards in place are not required to show it. I think it's their business what they do with their club, but that ridiculous. Unstead of making a big stink about it, I found another club to go to.

Their is a list of co-ops and dispensaries in the medical marijuana forum. I made a copy of this list and have it in the car. There are also reviews of clubs. Some clubs have "closed", so always make sure to give them a call before you go and see what they require. (don't be surprised it some aren't overly excited to give you any information. Some won't answer the phone at all. In which case, you'll have to take a chance and stop by, or find another club who will give you that basic info, also days and times open. Most will not answer any questions about stock on the phone.

Make sure to look up the clubs that are sponsors here @ 420!