Cannabis Card Questions.

[pinkpetals]

Hi.
You can get a recommendation for pain. Under SB 420, all you need is the doctors recommendation to use medmj for pain. If you want a ID card there are all kinds. Dispensary, doctors sell you a card (which you really don't need if they gave you the recommendation) and the CA State issued ID card.
Make sure you get the one you want. The only place to get a state card is from the local public county health depart. It just depends on what you want.

Hope this helps.

pinkpetals

[dannydanko420]

Originally Posted by desertfoo

I don't mean to hijack the thread, but here in Nevada MMJ is pretty much impossible to get unless you have cancer or glaucoma. So it looks like CA is the most pro-pot state. Is MMJ really that easy to get over there? Just walk in to a pot-friendly doctor, say you have trouble sleeping and pot has helped you sleep in the past, and bam, weed perscription?

Since i live close to the bay area in california, there were a lot of doctors to go to, i live by concord, ca. there is actually a place in concord that i went to and got my card for $95 since i have county insurance, its wasnt that easy, my doc asked me for my medical records so its not like you can just walk up in there and tell them you have a problem, gotta prove it!! I had no problem sicne I have chronic pain and has had it for 6 yrs now, with that i have a lot of pages of medical information and records.

there are only a handful of doctors who you can just walk in there and get the card without showing anything, there are some doctors that wont do anything unless you have proof of your illness or injury, plus they will represent you in court if you get arrested for growing your medicine or if you got caught with possesion, I thought that was pretty cool but it sure dose cost a lot more though for the card and evaluation, over $200!!!

[MinniBratt]

For me here in CenCoast...yes it was that easy...My husband and i went together, he has two herniated disc's in his back L5 & S1...
We paid $160 per person....and from what im told my doc is so cool/good he answers the phone at anytime of day/night to verify your rec.


Me, im a LONG (12+yrs) time everyday smoker and it calm's my bad temper/attitude and "helps me sleep". Honestly i just LOVE IT.

haha we went on Feb 13 that was a FRI the 13th...the 2nd best day we ever had together..almost as good as the day we married...

[4u2sm0ke]

Originally Posted by pinkpetals

the CA State issued ID card.

After you get you rec. make sure to get the CA. issued card,,,

This card is the ONLY thing that CHP/local PD will accept and NOT give you a hard time

If all you hand them is your rec. THEN they have to call and verify to make sure it is legit just like the clubs do (what if your Dr. is closed?) + it is a real card (like a CA. license) but it does not have your name or address on it, just your pic and #....

None of your info is shared with the state. The only person who knows anything is the worker (mine is real cool) when I renew, my card goes to the office and I have to go and pick it up

What I am saying here my friends is, DON'T stop at just the rec, remember the rec. is just that; a "recommendation" to get your prescription, which is the CA. issued Prescription card...

Also, Oregon is a very MMJ friendly state too...

[Soniq420]

Originally Posted by 4u2sm0ke

After you get you rec. make sure to get the CA. issued card,,,

This card is the ONLY thing that CHP/local PD will accept and NOT give you a hard time

Not all California Counties are complying with the law and issuing cards. This has been in court for years. San Diego is the most notable - the board of supervisors is flat out refusing to follow the law.

The final appeal to the Supreme Court is expected to be denied this June; which removes the last leaf of an excuse for not implementing the law.

My advice; have both cards if you can.

If you're having a LEO experience and you're lucky enough to get one that's trying to follow the law; why not have as much documentation as possible to help him decide to leave you alone

[4u2sm0ke]

Originally Posted by Soniq420

My advice; have both cards if you can.

Agreed....

[MinniBratt]

My doctor strongly disagreed with getting a ID card...he told me it is just a way for the county to track you and get your address.

[4u2sm0ke]

Originally Posted by MinniBratt

My doctor strongly disagreed with getting a ID card...he told me it is just a way for the county to track you and get your address.

Well,,, that is disagreeable IMHO

The worker that "I" talked to (whom turns out I knew anyway) told me everything is "kept confidential" and that what you are being told by your doctor is the BIGGEST problem - telling people info like that

Remeber, your "rec" is just that, a "recommendation" to get you scrip

Whatever the situation, I feel that California both on state and county levels have much, much more problems on their plate then my 12 plants....

My wife has a "high profile" job, so I have to make sure all my ducks are in a row

IMO, if your county participates in the program I would get the card, but again like they say "to each is own"

[MinniBratt]

HMMM...

Well in any case, it a little pricey for me right now....had to shell out 160 for the rec...and another 161 for the ID.. Soon maybe

[Soniq420]

Originally Posted by MinniBratt

My doctor strongly disagreed with getting a ID card...he told me it is just a way for the county to track you and get your address.

Wow your doctor is a lawyer too (I'm kidding, we're all allowed our opinions)

My understanding is that the confidentiality of the record is state law.

There's an ID website where LEO can input the card number and check it's validity Medical Marijuana Program Verification Screen but this isn't reverse searchable (meaning they can't download the database and get the people's addresses)

This of course if you trust that they are following the law (personally I do)

I heard the other day about a city that laid off the drug sniffing dogs last week for lack of funds, even if they cared to, I doubt they've got the resources.

[4u2sm0ke]

Originally Posted by MinniBratt

HMMM...

Well in any case, it a little pricey for me right now....had to shell out 160 for the rec...and another 161 for the ID.. Soon maybe

Understandable,

Just so you know if you have MediCal they (California, kinda funny) pays for half making it $53 if you don't have MediCal it is something like $115?

I had a stroke so this is why I have both Medicare & Cal

Curious, why 161 for a "ID" you mean a Canna card? the CA. ID would be the way to go when you renew...IMHO

Originally Posted by Soniq420

My understanding is that the confidentiality of the record is state law.

100% correct

[4u2sm0ke]

Originally Posted by Soniq420

Medical Marijuana Program Verification Screen but this isn't reverse searchable (meaning they can't download the database and get the people's addresses)
.

Yes, the only thing that comes up when you put the # in is just "valid" that's it, nothing else, heck, the card does not even have my name on it, just my pic...

[bigone]

Hi all,
I'm a new member looking for info. I have glaucoma, live in FL, but visit Orange County, CA a lot. Can I get a card, etc? Any other solutions?
Thanks, BIGONE

[Soniq420]

Sorry man,

Must be a resident of California to qualify for a California card.

Help with the fight to legalize, we'll get there one day soon.