Since the passing of the Compassionate Use Act in 1996, California became the first state in US history to legalize use of marijuana for medical purposes. The bill allowed residents of California the right to consume and grow marijuana for medical purposes, once approved by a doctor. The state of California also has a plan in place to ensure that Marijuana remains accessible and affordable to patients in need of alternative treatment for their ailments.

The State of California has passed laws breaking down the growth of marijuana by patients and their caregivers. It is also important to note that marijuana prescriptions are illegal in California. Doctors are not permitted to write patients a marijuana prescription to be used at pharmacies. They are however allowed to give out recommendations in accordance with state laws.

Since marijuana consumption is legal in California; obtaining a medical marijuana card is not mandatory, but it is advisable to get one in order get full legal protection for you and your caregiver.

Qualifying Chronic Illnesses

Proposition 215 allows legal protection and a medical marijuana card for patients with the following health conditions: Anxiety, Arthritis, cancer, side effects from chemotherapy or radiation therapy, chronic pain, PTSD, Fibromyalgia, Glaucoma. HIV-Aid, Migraines and Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

Benefits Of A Voluntary Card 

Marijuana use is legal in the state; however you may find possessing a California Medical Marijuana Card useful.

If you are under 18 and need medical marijuana to treat yourself, you can take advantage of the lower age restriction a medical card provides.

You also get access to a larger number of medical dispensaries. Medical marijuana card holders use marijuana supplied by reputable dispensaries that provide better quality products which are more effective in treating your ailment.

Card holders face lesser restrictions on the amounts of marijuana they can carry. Recreational users are allowed 8 grams or one ounce of the plant, however medical users can carry as much as their treatment requires. You are also permitted to grow more cannabis.

One of the biggest benefits of being a card holder is that you will not be liable to pay a sales tax. Therefore, possessing a card can save you a lot of money in the long run.

How To Apply For A Card

Getting a card is as easy as applying online to get your California medical marijuana recommendation letter from a doctor; after which your card will be mailed to you within 3-5 days.

At Indica MD, we make it easier for patients to meet their medical marijuana needs.

Contact us to receive your Medical Marijuana Card safely in California.