No, not local or county, state. I'll ask around again, but when I was dug deep into this stuff in '11 that was what I'd learned. That decision struck down the limits imposed by the state, but at some point along the line we ended up with the situation being that *if* one acquires the card, one is then voluntarily limiting oneself to 6 or 12 mature/immature.
Beyond that, since Fresno imposed their full ban on all activities, other counties and cities have followed suit.
SM, i hope you've been well. it's good to see you on the boards.
yeah, we've had this conversation before. you have insisted that a "card" limits plant count. I have read everything relevant (propositions, bills, laws, health & safety codes, regulations, policy letters) and have never found a hint of this in any form.
People v. Kelly was clear . . . in order to impose plant limits on the compassionate care act statewide, it would have to be approved by a statewide vote of the people.
i am one of the few who actually have a "card" provided by the county (as stipulated by the state) . . . and, in case you're wondering, the application has no additional mention or contract that you are agreeing to plant limits.
the benefit of the "card" (in LA county it is issued by the county dept of health under approval of the state) is that if one is transporting poundage to a dispensary and is stopped by leo, the card provides a pass to continue on your way. without a card and with only a "doctor's recommendation" leo will confiscate the pounds and you will have to appear before a judge to have your "doctor's recommendation" authenticated before getting your buds back.
of course, if one is growing for distribution beyond the compassionate care act, other statues would apply . . . but that is not "card" related.