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What is a Marijuana Caregiver?
Medical marijuana patients can assign their right to enter and purchase from a cannabis dispensary to a marijuana caregiver. Essentially, the caregiver acts as an agent of the principle, the patient. This caregiver will be able to obtain marijuana through legally authorized retail locations, as well as transport it from the cannabis club to the patient’s house.
Having marijuana caregiver status does NOT permit the non-patient to use medical marijuana for medical or recreational purposes in any way. Some courts can press further charges against a marijuana caregiver for consuming marijuana intended for medicinal patient purposes.
Why Do Marijuana Caregivers Exist?
There are several reasons why a patient would need to be able to assign a non-patient caregivers status. Many medical marijuana patients are bedridden or too weak to travel to a cannabis club. Marijuana caregivers are able to do so on the patient’s behalf.
Some patients decide to avoid the marijuana caregiver process by accessing medical marijuana delivery services.
How to Become a Marijuana Caregiver
The process of becoming a medical marijuana caregiver is meant to be relatively straight-forward, although there is often still a substantial amount of confusion. The steps are as follows:
- Make sure the patient’s recommendation or card is valid.
- Caregiver must be the “individual designated [by a legal patient] who has consistently assumed responsibility for the housing, health, or safety of that person.” (California Prop 215)
- Under California state law, each patient may have only one marijuana caregiver at a time.
- Submit a marijuana caregiver application to the California Department of Public Health (Find it here!)
- Carry a signed document from the patient as well as the approved form from the state.
Caregivers are not permitted to grow or supply other patients on behalf of the original patient. For detailed information about becoming a marijuana caregiver, contact the California Department of Public Health or your states corresponding offices.
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During my father’s illness, I became his caregiver. Some dispensaries were easier than other to get his medicine. Over time, we’ve turned into fans of the ‘delivery’ service coming to us. I really enjoyed your article, it read close to home.
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Fantastic Blog. It hits close to home. Charlie, Florida
Hi, Your Blog has been very helpful. My family and I are going through a lot right now with a loved one and we are deciding/researching if medical marijuana is the way to go. We are non users, but open to it as an alternative to the pharmaceuticals administered by the doctors. Thank you for your information. It has definitely helped in our discussions.
i would like to become a medical marijuana caregiver for the state of vermont. what are the steps i must take to become a registered medical marijuana caregiver for my state (vermont).any advice would be much apreciated. thank you for taking the time to shed some advice to me thank you
Hello Faith,
I have attached the contact information for the VT Marijuana Registry Program.
Please let us know if you run into any road blocks!
Brent
I would like to become a medical marijuana caregiver in The State of Colorado, been researching the local laws, but can not find or understand some of the steps here. Any help would be much appreciated. Thank you Carl
Hello Carl,
Here is alink to the contact information for Colorado – https://unitedpatientsgroup.com/Medical-Marijuana-Laws-By-State
Brent
I would like t be come a licensed caregiver for Columbus, Ohio. What would be the proper steps for success?
Thank You, Daniel
Daniel,
Each state has various requirements. Are you looking to be a licenced caregicer or are you looking to be a cargiver for cannabis patients? We are happy to spaek with you over the phone. 415-524-8099.
Best,
UPG