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Schedule an appointment to see a medical marijuana doctor in CA through Veriheal at a time that is most convenient for you. Provide basic medical history and book your appointment with a licensed medical marijuana doctor. If you have medical records for your condition(s), please provide them.
Do not hesitate to reach out if you need assistance with getting an appointment set. Our team would be more than happy to help.
Consult with a doctor either online or in person for 10-15 minutes to evaluate your ailments and ask any questions you may have about medical marijuana treatment. After the appointment is complete and if you are approved, the doctor will fill out a recommendation form for medical marijuana. Once you have this you can then apply to the state.
Every patient will need to prove California residency for their application to be accepted by the state of CA.
Once you are approved, you’ll register with the state and submit an application. The state will process your application and notify you of your approval and mail your card. Once you have your card in hand, you can begin purchasing from medical marijuana dispensaries.
Medical marijuana law in California requires patients to re-certify their license every year by seeing a licensed physician again. Veriheal will get in touch with you when your certification is approaching its expiration to help you set up a renewal consultation.
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23.25% and up (15% excise tax + 7.25% sales tax + 1% local tax,
before additional municipal taxes up to an additional 15%)
15% excise tax + municipal taxes
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Below is cost information for getting a California medical marijuana card through Veriheal. When it's time to renew your card, we'll reach out with an exclusive price.
Medical Marijuana Certificate Additional State feeWatch this video to learn more about getting a medical marijuana card in California.
This figure is estimated to be only a fraction of patients, as California does not require patient registry.
California hosts 1110 total cannabis retailers, including licensed and unlicensed.
Dry cannabis flower, tinctures, suppositories, edibles, extracts, pre-rolls, vapes, and concentrates
All formulations of cannabis are available in California.
approx $9.18 per gram
An average medical cannabis ounce in California costs $257.
7,651 active cultivation licenses (2023)
Adults over 21 years old can grow up to 6 cannabis plants for personal use in California.
Over $900 million (2023)
California cannabis revenue increased 160% from 2018 to 2023.
Beginning in 2024, California employers can no longer inquire about workers’ off-duty cannabis use. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed bills AB 2188 and SB 700, aiming to update cannabis-related laws, with AB 2188 prohibiting the use of marijuana test results in employment decisions and SB 700 barring employers from asking job applicants about past cannabis use. Exceptions apply, and the changes have sparked discussions on workplace safety and liability.
California is the quintessential region for medicinal cannabis as it was the first state to pass a license as far back as 1996. The West Coast region started a trend that remains to this day, with 33 states now having a medicinal cannabis license program for qualifying conditions. Twenty-four years after its landmark legislation, California permitted recreational use, making it possible for all residents of 21 years of age or older to benefit from the plant.
Most recently, California state law defended the right to permit home-delivery cannabis sales statewide, according to the Star Tribune. Also, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an Executive Order to extend medical cannabis licenses from March 4, 2020, until September 15, 2020, due to COVID-19. It is evident that California has no qualms about making cannabis available to residents who require it medicinally or choose to use it recreationally. Because of the state’s longtime open policy, obtaining a medical cannabis card in the state is relatively simple, with Veriheal making it that much easier.
While the state allows for both medicinal and recreational use, patients with a medical cannabis card can possess larger amounts of the plant than those who do not and are exempt from cannabis tax. These extra benefits as a medical cannabis card holder make all the difference for patients who already suffer from a condition that prompts them to use the plant medicinally rather than recreationally.
While California’s open policy allows all residents 21 and over to purchase cannabis legally, specific medical prescriptions may only be available to patients with qualifying conditions. Having a medical cannabis license due to a disorder also gives further protection against arrest and privacy.
Based on California Proposition 215 , also known as the Compassionate Use Act, disorders and conditions that make a resident eligible for the program include:
The cost for the card in most counties statewide is $100 a year; however, in Sacramento, patients with proof of Medi-Cal benefits only pay $50 a year.
Caregivers must also apply for a medical cannabis license like the patients they monitor. To be eligible for caregiver status, a person must have proof of California residence with a state license or identification card, live in the same county as the patient, and agree to be photographed.
California defines precisely what a caregiver must be to the patient to be considered for a card. Based on the law, a caregiver in the state must be a parent or guardian if the patient is under 18, consistently responsible for the patient’s well-being, help assist the patient with administration if necessary, and must not be the primary care physician of the patient.
Branded perfectly, SB 420 and SB 94 revised the original Compassionate Use Act passed in 1996, amending some of the provisions. Based on the bill, both patients and caregivers are legally allowed to grow or possess up to 12 immature or 6 adult cannabis plants at time. Under no circumstance is a patient or caregiver allowed to sell the cannabis they cultivated or possess since a license to do so is necessary.
Every California county has their own local codes and zoning laws regarding the amount of cannabis patients in their district can cultivate or possess, which is important information for patients to seek out before growing or purchasing the plant. Additionally, patients and caregivers have the right to travel with a certain amount of cannabis, and if confiscated upon a vehicle stop or arrest, the patient or caregiver is legally entitled to have the property returned. Some California cities and counties prohibit cannabis sales and cultivation, which is why it is important to know the local ordinances in which a patient or caregiver resides.
Adults may also be involved in the home cultivation program in California. In their cars, legal customers can carry marijuana, but it must be in a closed container or in the trunk. Marijuana plants must be kept in a closed room which is not publicly noticeable.
You’ll have to start with filling out the application form for the Medical Marijuana Identification Card ( MMIC ) Program. Then to complete your application you must include copies of the following items:
Marijuana is legal for all residents and visitors to California because of the Adult Use of Marijuana Act. However, there are benefits for non-residents to become medical marijuana patients and get their med card within the state.
By being part of the medical marijuana program out of state patients can avoid a 15% sales tax that recreational cannabis users must pay when they purchase marijuana . Non-residents in the state of California need to get both a medical marijuana ID card and a doctor’s recommendation to buy medical cannabis.
To renew your California medical marijuana card through Veriheal, you’ll need to schedule a renewal appointment with one of our physicians. They can confirm that you still need medical cannabis for your qualifying condition and help you with the renewal process. We will remind you when it’s almost time for your renewal appointment, or you can reach out to our Customer Service Department so we can assist you and apply a renewal discount for you.
A medical marijuana card is valid in California for one year.
