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Medical patients can purchase more per day and access products not available to adult-use customers.
Medical recommendations allow access to products with higher THC content and broader formulations.
Medical patients may be exempt from certain cannabis taxes, helping you save on every visit.
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A medical cannabis card California is an official recommendation or identification issued by a licensed healthcare provider and registered with state or local authorities that allows qualified patients to legally purchase, possess, and sometimes cultivate medical marijuana under California law.
Patients with a diagnosed debilitating medical condition such as chronic pain, cancer, HIV/AIDS, glaucoma, epilepsy, PTSD, or other qualifying ailments may be eligible. Eligibility requires a written or electronic recommendation from a licensed California physician, nurse practitioner, or other authorized clinician who determines that medical cannabis is appropriate.
Start by scheduling a telehealth or in-person evaluation with a licensed California medical professional who can issue a recommendation. After receiving the recommendation, submit an application to the appropriate county cannabis program if you want a county-issued ID card—requirements vary by county. Many patients use the provider recommendation directly at dispensaries without a county card, but a county card can offer additional protections and reduced fees.
Costs vary: a provider evaluation typically ranges from $30–$200, and county ID application fees differ by county (some offer reduced fees or waivers). Processing times for county-issued cards can range from a few days to several weeks depending on the county’s workload and whether the application is complete.
A medical cannabis card California can provide legal protections under state law, access to medical-only cannabis products and higher possession limits, possible tax exemptions or reduced taxes in some jurisdictions, and priority or discounts at dispensaries. It does not override federal law, and patients should understand local rules about cultivation, public use, and transportation.
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