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Using a minor in the unlawful sale or transport of marijuana is a felony punishable by 3-7 years imprisonment. Inducing a minor to use marijuana is also a felony punishable by 3-7 years imprisonment.

A person who participates in the illegal marketing of marijuana is liable for civil damages.

CALIFORNIA MEDICAL MARIJUANA CARD

The Medical Marijuana Program (MMP) was established to provide a voluntary medical marijuana identification cards and registry program for qualified patients and their caregivers. The registry system allows law enforcement and the public to verify the validity of qualified patient or caregiver s card as authorization to possess, grow, transport and/or use Medical Marijuana in California. Upon obtaining a recommendation from their physician for use of medicinal marijuana, patients and their primary caregivers may apply for and be issued, a Medical Marijuana Identification Card. It is NOT mandatory for patients to obtain a Medical Marijuana Identification Card in order to receive full legal protections of the California Medical Marijuana law.

HOW TO OBTAIN A MEDICAL MARIJUANA CARD IN CALIFORNIA

1. Obtain a medical marijuana recommendation from your physician

2. Fill out the Application/Renewal Form CDPH 9042

3. Submit the Application form to your country health department (addresses listed below) along with the following:

A government-issued photo identification card

Proof of county residence, such as a rent/mortgage receipt, utility bill, or motor vehicle registration

Written documentation from your doctor recommending the use of medical marijuana

Application fee (varies by county - see below)

MEDICAL MARIJUANA IDENTIFICATION CARD COST

The Medical Marijuana Program, within California Department of Public Health, is administered through each medical marijuana patient s county of residence and therefore fees will vary by county. The state cost of the Medical Marijuana Identification Card (MMIC) application fee is currently set at $66.00 per card for non Medi-Cal patients and $33.00 per card for Medi-Cal patients. Each county then adds their administration fee to the state cost. Contact your county program to find out what the total cost for a Medical Marijuana Identification Card is in your county.v

MEDICAL MARIJUANA CARD APPEALS PROCESS

If your application for a Medical Marijuana Indentification Card was denied, you may file an appeal. There is NO COST TO YOU for submitting an appeal. You must complete and submit an Appeals Form directly to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) within 30 calendar days from the date of your denial notcie you recieved from your county program.

Attach a copy of your application to the Appeals Form, and mail to:

California Department of Public Health

County Health Services Branch

Medical Marijuana Program

Attention: Appeals

MS 5203

P.O. Box 997413

***Be sure to sign and date your Appeals Form. By signing your appeals form, you are giving your consent to have your county program release all information they have in your application file to the CDPH. This information will be used to evaluate your appeal. A notice of the decision regarding your appeal will be sent to you and your county s program. ALL APPEALS DECISIONS by the CDPHs Medical Marijuana Program ARE FINAL. Your application may be denied if you failed to provide all the required information, your county program determined the application information was false, or you did not meet the requirements for being a qualified patient or primary caregiver. For more information about denials, see Health and Safety Code Section 11362.74.***