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Medical Marijuana Program
Contra Costa's Medical Marijuana ID Program begins December 1, 2005
What is the Program?
California law SB 420 mandates every county to establish a medical marijuana ID program to issue optional ID cards to people with serious medical conditions and their caregivers. With or without the optional ID card, people with documented serious medical conditions and their caregivers are protected from arrest for possession, transportation, deliver or cultivation of marijuana. The law requires that a physician certify that the person has a serious medical condition and that medical marijuana is appropriate for their use. The physician certification can be used in lieu of the optional ID card.
More about the law (California Department of Health Services)
Who is Eligible for Contra Costa's program
- Contra Costa residents over 18 years old and emancipated minors with court documents and
- With a serious medical condition. Diseases specified by the law are AIDS, anorexia, arthritis, cachexia, cancer, chronic pain, glaucoma, migraines, persistent muscle spasms, seizures and severe nausea, but any condition that may cause serious harm to a patient's safety or physical or mental health also qualifies and
- With certification from a physician indicating that medical marijuana is appropriate for their condition or
- Caregivers whose patients meet the above three conditions
How Does the Program Work?
- Patients meeting the above conditions may call Contra Costa Health Services Public Health at 925-313-1133 for an application and to make an appointment to be seen by Contra Costa Health Services.
- Patients bring the following at the appointment:
- Completed application
- Written statement from their physician MD or DO (Doctor of Osteopathy licensed in California) stating that the patient has a serious medical condition and that medical use of marijuana would be appropriate
- Government-issued photo ID,
- Phone or utility bill which includes the current Contra Costa address,
- Fee of $120. Applicants on Medi-Cal will be charged $60. Exact cash or money order only.
- At the appointment, a photo will be taken and the Contra Costa Health Services will send the application, photo and doctor's statement to the California Department of Health Services.
- Following the state's verification of information, a state-issued Medical Marijuana ID card will be sent to Contra Costa Health Services within three days to issue to the patient.
Application/Renewal Form (PDF)
For more information, contact:
Jami Daviner
Chief Deputy Registrar & MMP Coordinator
Contra Costa Public Health
Vital Registration & Medical Marijuana ID Card Program
10 Douglas Drive, Ste #220
Martinez, CA 94553
Office: 925-313-1133
Fax: 925-313-1127
Jami.Daviner@hsd.cccounty.us
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