Q: What is the Best Protection A: Under California law, all patients must possess a physician’s recommendation for medical marijuana. Under the California Medical Marijuana Plan (MMP), however, a patient may also apply to their local county Department of Public Health for a … [Read more...]
California Medical Marijuana – Return of Property
January 24, 2012 By
Q: I was arrested for marijuana possession. Since I have a physicians California medical marijuana recommendation, I was able to get the charges dismissed, but the police are still holding my marijuana. Do they have the right to keep it, even though my case was dismissed? Is … [Read more...]
Medical Marijuana and Child Custody Issues
January 13, 2012 By
Q: I have been married for several years, and unfortunately am now going through a divorce with my spouse. We have children, and I think we’re going to be able to work out our issues with visitation and custody. But I also smoke medical marijuana for a health condition I have. … [Read more...]
Primary Caregivers vs. Patients
December 14, 2011 By
Q: Someone recently asked me if I could be their primary caregiver, but I’m concerned about my own liabilities if I handle marijuana without a recommendation myself. What do I need to do to protect myself if I decide to become a caregiver? A: The Compassionate Use Act, as … [Read more...]
California Medical Marijuana – Search and Seizure
November 15, 2011 By
Q: I have a valid medical California Medical Marijuana recommendation. I was driving in my car, and pulled over for a minor traffic violation. But the police searched my entire car after claiming they smelled “bud” somewhere in the vehicle! Can California law enforcement really … [Read more...]
Interplay of California State, County, and City Laws
November 8, 2011 By
Q: I belong to a Northern California collective, and I grow medical marijuana plants for the benefit of other patient members of the collective, but I can’t figure out which laws I have to comply with. State law seems to say something different than my local county and city … [Read more...]
California Medical Marijuana Delivery Service
October 17, 2011 By
Q: What is a California Medical Marijuana Delivery Service? What documents do I need to start one? A: The term “delivery service” is nowhere defined under California law, so if you’ve been looking for a legal description, you won’t find it. Popularly defined, a delivery … [Read more...]
My Employer and California Medical Marijuana Use in The Work Place
September 23, 2011 By
Q: I have a California recommendation for medical cannabis, but I’m afraid that if I use marijuana, my employer may fire me for testing positive for THC while on the job. Am I allowed to use marijuana on the job in California? A: There is no easy answer to this question, and … [Read more...]
California Medical Marijuana Collective, Cooperative or Non-Profit?
August 23, 2011 By
Q: I want to start a California medical marijuana dispensary and/or delivery service. What is the difference between a collective and a cooperative, or a non-profit? A: True California medical marijuana dispensaries, those which possess a physical location as a business … [Read more...]
How Much Medical Marijuana Can I Carry in California?
August 12, 2011 By
Q: I just got a recommendation from my doctor for medical marijuana. But for some reason the recommendation doesn’t say how much I need, or much I can carry. What do I do? A: When your physician recommends the use of medical marijuana to treat an illness, he or she will issue … [Read more...]
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