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CALIFORNIA

Patients and their caregivers are permitted to legally use, have, and grow cannabis for medical purposes. The law also protects not-for-profit collective and cooperative grow operations and allows primary caregivers to be reimbursed for the costs of their services.

To be a legal medical cannabis patient in California, you need a valid doctor's recommendation. 

The state limits are: six mature or 12 immature cannabis plants plus eight ounces of dried cannabis per patient. Cities and counties can set limits that are higher than this limit, but cannot set lower limits. For a listing of known guidelines for localities across California, see http://www.safeaccessnow.net. Also, the doctor's recommendation can specify that you need an amount of medical cannabis that exceeds the limits.

Any questions - 800.420.4124 x ASA(282)  -  A Patient Care Specialist will be glad to help you with any questions, information, resources, referrals, or references!!

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Becoming a Patient in California

The ins and out of California's medical marijuana law in plain language.

California Legal Info

More detailed California legal information.

Get Involved in California 

Find Local ASA Chapters, Action Groups, Ambassadors, Affiliates, and Allied Organizations Near You.

Sign up for local and national email alerts

Get a text message alert in case of local raids

Volunteer

Check out the CA medical marijuana forum: Statewide | Northern CA | Central CA | Southern CA

California Campaign for Safe Access: 2011-2012

An overview of ASA's 2011-2012 Campaign Plan for Safe Access in California

California Campaign for Safe Access

The mission of the California Campaign for Safe Access is to monitor, implement, and improve medical cannabis law in California through protection and expansion of patients’ rights, using education, litigation, legislation, grassroots advocacy and direct support.

History

The history of California's medical marijuana law.

Peer Counseling and Dispensary Services

ASA's Peer Counseling Program is an education, outreach and training program specifically for medical cannabis patients and their caregivers.

Local Ordinances