Get a marijuana card online in California

On January 1, 2018, recreational cannabis was legalized in California. While anyone can buy cannabis in a variety of forms without a medical card, obtaining a California medical marijuana card still has its advantages. At the moment, adults 21 and older can buy and possess up to 28.5 grams of cannabis. With a medical cannabis card, you only need to be 18 years old and are allowed to possess up to 8 ounces through the state’s medical-marijuana program.

Medical cannabis patients in California are also exempt from paying state sales and use taxes. In certain counties, medical cards are still required. Knowing how to get a medical cannabis card in California ensures steady access to your treatment should laws change in the future. What qualifying conditions can be helped with cannabis in California?

Using Your California Medical Marijuana Recommendation

1. Download the pdf of your Doctor’s recommendation letter from your Heally patient dashboard.
2. Save it to your cell phone.
3. You can start using this electronic copy immediately at a licensed medical dispensary*. You will receive a hard copy of your recommendation letter and, if you selected our $59 plan, a ‘Physician Issued’ Heally card in the mail within 7-10 business days.
4. *Please note that a recreational dispensary may not accept the electronic recommendation and may require a hard copy letter.
5. Once you receive your hard copy recommendation, you can then legally purchase medical marijuana from any licensed dispensary. To purchase medical marijuana, you will need to bring a hard copy of your Heally Doctor’s recommendation letter or your ‘Physician Issued’ Heally card, and a valid form of photo identification, such as a driver’s license, with you to the dispensary.

The state registration is completely optional. This allows you to obtain a “STATE ISSUED” card.

Why register?

• You will not have to pay sales and use tax when making retail medical marijuana purchases.
• A Medical Marijuana Identification Card (MMIC) identifies you as protected under Proposition 215 and Senate Bill 94.
• An MMIC helps law enforcement identify you as being legally allowed to possess certain amounts of cannabis under specific conditions.
• State cards are sometimes required when traveling to states with reciprocity - check specific state regulations

Registration Fees

• These vary from county to county but the maximum you can be charged is $100.
• A 50% fee reduction is issued per card if you are eligible for Medi-Cal.
• Fees are waived for indigent patients who are eligible for and participate in, the Country Medical Services Program.

Registration Process

1. This process requires an in-person application at your county office. Forms will need to be completed by the approving provider.
2. You will receive an official “State Issued” card, and any dispensary or law enforcement agency can verify your patient number online immediately.
3. It is your option to designate a primary caregiver and apply for their identification card at the time you submit your application.