How to Get A Medical Card in California
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<strong>How</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>Get</strong> A <strong>Medical</strong> <strong>Card</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>California</strong><br />
how <strong>to</strong> get a medical card <strong>in</strong> california onl<strong>in</strong>e<br />
2018 is the year cannabis goes legal <strong>in</strong> <strong>California</strong>. As of 01/01/2018, it will longer be a legal requirement<br />
<strong>to</strong> hold a medical marijuana card for a person aged 21 or over should they possess 1 ounce or less of<br />
cannabis (max. 8 g of concentrates). There will undoubtedly be “end of prohibition” parties and the like<br />
come New Year’s Eve (although cannabis isn’t federally illegal yet, so it’s only a part-way vic<strong>to</strong>ry).<br />
how <strong>to</strong> get a medical card <strong>in</strong> california 2018<br />
Regardless of the upcom<strong>in</strong>g legal recreational market, there are good reasons <strong>to</strong> get a medical<br />
marijuana card. Here’s how and why …<br />
<strong>How</strong> Do I <strong>Get</strong> a <strong>Medical</strong> Marijuana <strong>Card</strong>?<br />
how <strong>to</strong> get a medical card <strong>in</strong> california easy<br />
Register with your email and enter the virtual wait<strong>in</strong>g room.<br />
Be seen by a physician <strong>in</strong> m<strong>in</strong>utes – ensure your camera and microphone are on so the doc<strong>to</strong>r can see<br />
and hear you.<br />
how <strong>to</strong> get a medical card <strong>in</strong> california at 18<br />
Should you qualify, you will receive your medical marijuana recommendation letter <strong>in</strong> your <strong>in</strong>box<br />
immediately. A hard copy of your recommendation letter will be sent <strong>to</strong> your address with<strong>in</strong> 2-3 days.<br />
This process takes around 10 m<strong>in</strong>utes <strong>in</strong> <strong>to</strong>tal, although it can be quicker <strong>in</strong> some cases! We th<strong>in</strong>k it can<br />
be done <strong>in</strong> three …<br />
how <strong>to</strong> get a medical marijuana card <strong>in</strong> california onl<strong>in</strong>e<br />
Once you have your recommendation letter, you will be given a unique 7 character patient ID code that<br />
is registered <strong>to</strong> the <strong>California</strong> <strong>Medical</strong> Marijuana Program. You can enter a medical marijuana dispensary<br />
immediately after gett<strong>in</strong>g your recommendation letter.
When enter<strong>in</strong>g a dispensary, you will have <strong>to</strong> show this letter/email <strong>to</strong> the receptionist, who will verify<br />
the number and let you <strong>in</strong> once the rec is confirmed genu<strong>in</strong>e. Recommendation letters are usually valid<br />
for one year. It is recommended you lam<strong>in</strong>ate your hard copy rec letter <strong>to</strong> protect it from damage.<br />
What Else Do I Need <strong>to</strong> Qualify for an MMJ <strong>Card</strong>?<br />
how <strong>to</strong> get a medical card <strong>in</strong> <strong>California</strong><br />
A <strong>California</strong> state pho<strong>to</strong>graphic ID and proof of residency. If you don’t have <strong>California</strong>-issued identity,<br />
out-of-state or out-of-country government-issued pho<strong>to</strong>graphic identification is acceptable. You don’t<br />
necessarily need <strong>to</strong> be a resident of <strong>California</strong>, but hav<strong>in</strong>g a <strong>California</strong> address helps. Any support<strong>in</strong>g<br />
medical reports and/or your medical records document<strong>in</strong>g your condition will help as well.
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