MEDICAL MARIJUANA IDENTIFICATION CARD PROGRAM | SAN BENITO COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY
MEDICAL MARIJUANA IDENTIFICATION CARD PROGRAM
The Medical Marijuana Identification Card Program (MMICP) was established by the State of California following the passage of SB 420. MMICP requires counties to administer a voluntary card registration program that identifies medical marijuana patients. Patients can use the identification card as evidence that they have received a recommendation from their physician to use marijuana for medicinal purposes.
The card can assist law enforcement officials in determining whether individuals using marijuana meet the requirements of the Compassionate Use Act, which states that with the recommendation of a physician, a seriously ill patient may obtain and use marijuana for personal medical purposes. State cards MUST be renewed annually.
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Location
351 Tres Pinos Roadd, Hollister, CA 95023
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Hours
Mon 8am - 5pm; Tue 8am - 5pm; Wed 8am - 5pm; Thu 8am - 5pm; Fri 8am - 5pm;
Application process
Apply in person, appointment only.
Eligibility
Be a legal resident of San Benito County. Be 18 years or older, or if under 18, provide documentation proving that the minor is emancipated or approval by the minor's parent or legal guardian. Have a serious medical condition, including AIDS, anorexia, arthritis, cachexia, cancer, chronic pain, glaucoma, migraine, persistent muscle spasm, seizures, or severe nausea. Eligible persons may have a chronic or persistent medical symptom that either substantially limits their ability to conduct one or more major life activities as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, or if not alleviated, a condition that may cause serious harm to the person's safety, physical, or mental health. Possess a verifiable recommendation from a licensed physician indicating that medical marijuana is appropriate for your condition, or Be a caregiver whose patient meets the above four conditions.
Fee
Application Fee: $67.00. Applicants who are Medi-Cal eligible
Languages
English, Spanish
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SAN BENITO COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY
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