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I just read in 420 something about doctors being allowed to recommend more than the state minimum. Is it fairly easy, or difficult to find a doctor that will make such a recomendation? I have a well documented qualifying condition.
No. In fact, that's one of the specific reasons why I do not participate in the state ID program, which my attorney confirmed as a good move for someone like myself who needs quite a bit more than the average Joe--by doing so you are legally voluntarily limiting yourself. I did not come to a conclusion on the disposition of whether or not someone who already has a state ID can somehow be exempted from those limits simply by their recommending doctor specifying such, either.Seamaiden do you know of a way to raise the plant limits if your registered with State of California Medical Marijuana program?
Here's an LA Times article that briefly explains the supreme court ruling.
And a longer version.
If the doctor is willing to testify in court on your behalf then I can see your point. But it doesn't really seem to me that a doctor that charges extra for a higher plant recommendation would be the type to appear in court on behalf of the patient.From what I read and understand from the very very long version of Peoples vs Kelly, A California Medical Marijuana Identification Card, either as a patient or care giver with limitations subordinates to your doctors recommendation. I like the sanctuary of the state ID card from arrest, but not the limitations. IYHO would I still have the sanctuary from arrest having the state ID card along with my doctors recommendation stating I may have more to satisfy my needs from my doctor to facilitate my needs. or how ever that was worded?
Is that how you read it?
From what I read and understand from the very very long version of Peoples vs Kelly, A California Medical Marijuana Identification Card, either as a patient or care giver with limitations subordinates to your doctors recommendation. I like the sanctuary of the state ID card from arrest, but not the limitations. IYHO would I still have the sanctuary from arrest having the state ID card along with my doctors recommendation stating I may have more to satisfy my needs from my doctor to facilitate my needs. or how ever that was worded?
Is that how you read it?
The card does not provide sanctuary, it only puts you on a database. It's still up to the individual officer how he or she is going to handle you, should you have contact with police. Also, being 100% 215-compliant does not preserve you from arrest or prosecution, it only allows you to use the defense of being a patient/medical user. The presumption there, unfortunately, is that you must be put into the position of defending yourself.From what I read and understand from the very very long version of Peoples vs Kelly, A California Medical Marijuana Identification Card, either as a patient or care giver with limitations subordinates to your doctors recommendation. I like the sanctuary of the state ID card from arrest, but not the limitations. IYHO would I still have the sanctuary from arrest having the state ID card along with my doctors recommendation stating I may have more to satisfy my needs from my doctor to facilitate my needs. or how ever that was worded?
Is that how you read it?
This is why I pay my doctor a little more in the first place. He makes himself available 24/7 and has signed a contract with me that says that as long as I'm playing by the rules, he's in my corner and will appear in court and testify on my behalf. He's very conscientious about how he goes about making recommendations, I wish more people used doctors like him.If the doctor is willing to testify in court on your behalf then I can see your point. But it doesn't really seem to me that a doctor that charges extra for a higher plant recommendation would be the type to appear in court on behalf of the patient.
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Patients can have any amount of cannabis consistent with their personal medical needs. Patients and caregivers with a state-issued ID card are immune from arrest and allowed to possess the amounts below. Patients and caregivers without a state-issued ID card are subject to case-by-case scrutiny. Patients keep their right to defend gardens and dosages of any amount in court. However staying within local guidelines significantly reduces the likelihood that a patient or caregiver will face legal problems. We recommend that you stay comfortably below the upper limits. Click here to see the CA Attorney General's guidelines for medical marijuana.
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