Amendment 20
As of July 31, 2009: Statistics of the registry include:
– 13,102 new patient applications have been received to date since the registry began operating in June 2001
– Twenty-nine applications have been denied
– 18 cards have been revoked
– 210 patients have died
– ** There are currently over 15,000 certified patients in the state of Colorado as of November 12, 2009
– 1,751 cards have expired, bringing the total number of patients who currently possess valid Registry ID cards to 11,094.
In 2000, Colorado citizens voted in favor of Amendment 20, which would allow Colorado citizens suffering from debilitating health conditions to buy, possess or grow medicinal marijuana. Medical conditions include cancer, glaucoma, HIV/AIDS, cachexia, severe pain, severe nausea, seizures characteristic of epilepsy, muscle spasms, multiple sclerosis, and other medical conditions approved by the state health agency.
You may read about the complete law here: http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/hs/Medicalmarijuana/mjamendment.html
The law allows a patient to possess up to 2 ounces of marijuana and to grow up to 6 plants (3 in the vegetative state, 3 in the flowering phase). The law exempts patients from any civil or criminal penalties.
It is against Federal law to be in possession of marijuana, but the new unwritten laws in regards to medical marijuana stated by President Obama states that the Federal government will not arrest and prosecute those who are engaged within the law in a state that has medical marijuana programs.
There have been recent landmark rulings that have occurred in the state of Colorado over the past year and many more rules and regulations to come. It is important to know the current law at all times to stay within the perimeters of the law.
How to get certified:
http://denverchronicle.blogspot.com/2009/11/beginners-guide-to-mmj-in-colorado.html
i have a question if i may is it legal if your a caregiver of mmj what is the law on selling to dispensaries without going to jail???
Linda, there are several websites that can answer your question; sorry, I don’t know details of that. I have friends in Colo who are doing just that, and not getting arrested.
IS THE AGE IN COLORADO 18 TO GET A MEDICAL M CARD
Kids under 18 have gotten it, but rarely; parental permission helps if kids really need it. Talk to a doctor and see. Must be 21 to be a caregiver.
Can you grow weed and have a caregiver too?
Yes, as a medical marijuan patient, you can grow your own plants. And you can also have a caregiver, for those who don’t want to grow their own.
I have a question. If I wanted to work as a receptionist at a dispensary, would I need my license?
no. You only need a license if you are going to use medical marijuana personally. I’m not an expert, though. Google it, there are lots of sites with info about it. And you can call a dispensary, too, and ask questions.
What are the qualifications for getting a MM License? Like Chronic back pain or severe eye problems? Anything like that?
What are the qualifications for getting a MM License? Chronic back pain or severe eye problems? Anything like that?
Audrey, each of the 14 states are different, I think. Google colorado medical marijuana license, and you will get all the information you need. Or contact any medical marijuana dispensary; just pick up a Westword magazine, or any of the colo newspapers; back page is full of info on doctors, and providers. Good luck. Pretty much, any chronic pain from injury or other qualifies you, I think. I don’t have a permit, though, so I don’t know.
Is there a limit to how many times I can switch my caregiver, if so what is it. If you don’t know then don’t answer. Seriously
can you answer Seno’s question because that’s my same one too.
oh yea. you can be a 18 and be a caregiver not 21.
Thanks, Dave
I don’t really know the answers, but there are lots of websites that do.