• 1. What is Medicinal Cannabis?

Medical cannabis (also referred to as medical marijuana) refers to the use of Cannabis (marijuana), including constituents of cannabis, THC and other cannabinoids, as a physician-recommended form of medicine or herbal therapy. Cannabis has a long history of medicinal use, with evidence dating back to 2,000 B.C.E.^[1]

• 2. How do I become a legal medical marijuana patient?

Please see the following link for a thorough definition: http://www.safeaccessnow.org/article.php?id=956

• 3. How do I choose the right medicine?

Please see our Menu page for a thorough defintion of the medicine we have available and their effects.

• 4. Is this legal?

Medical cannabis is legal under state and local law. Voters in California legalized the use, cultivation, and possession of cannabis for those with a doctor’s recommendation or approval when they adopted Proposition 215 in 1996, also known as The Compassion Use Act. Within California, the Act allows for the recommendation by a physician for the medical use of marijuana by a patient, and the cultivation, transportation and use of marijuana for medical purposes by patients and caregivers. The Compassionate Use Act exempts patients, caregivers and physicians who recommend the use of marijuana for medical purposes from criminal laws, punishment, or the denial of any rights or privileges. Senate Bill (SB) 420 (Chapter 875, Statutes of 2003) was written into law in December of 2003 (see California Health and Safety Code, Article 2.5, Sections 11362.7 through 11362.83) and is part of California law to this date.

• 5. How do I qualify for medical cannabis?

Please see the “How to become a legal medical marijuana patient”  answer above.

• 6. Is my information stored in a government database?

No, your information is only stored for our records and is NOT submitted to any government agency. All records are encrypted for your protection.

• 7. I am ready! How do I start?

Please see our Membership page for a thorough defintion of the registration process.

• 8. What are the forms of payment

Currently, we only accept cash only donations. Donations are used to reimburse out of pocket expenses, reasonably compensate the collective’s caregivers, and contribute towards further legalization grassroots efforts.

• 9. Where can I find a physician to recommend medical marijuana?

Any California licensed physician can recommend or approve your use of medical marijuana. 

• 10. I get drug tested at my job. Can I use medical marijuana?

Not necessarily. The California Supreme Court ruled that employers can discriminate against medical marijuana users. The legislature passed a bill to change that in 2008, but Gov. Schwarzenegger vetoed it.

• 11. Can I take my medical marijuana on a plane?

Some airports, like Los Angeles and Oakland are respectful of patients’ rights, but others like Arcata and Burbank aren’t. Since airports are Federal property it’s a risk. If you’re flying out of California, check for reciprocity with state law (if they have one).

• 12. Is hashish covered under the medical marijuana laws?

Yes. See the California Attorney General’s ruling

• 13. Can I use medical marijuana while on probation or parole?

Yes, unless the judge specifies that you cannot under the terms of your probation, which you may appeal. You can request that the judge affirm your use of medical marijuana or modify the terms of your probation to allow medical marijuana use. See Section 11362.795 of SB420 People v. Tilehkooh established that it is state, not federal law that governs this question.