Do neighboring states respect cardholers?

[!PeAcE!]

Say for example I lived in OR and had a medical card could I walk into a CA dispensary and get my meds? or would I need to be issued a card in the state of california as well?

 

[HighDesertJoe]

They will not take your OR card in CA or NV..that I know sorry

 

[Space Case]

Only Montana and Rhode Island will accept out-of-state cards from OR, CA, CO, etc.

 

[resinryder]

Only Montana and Rhode Island will accept out-of-state cards from OR, CA, CO, etc.

That's good to know.

 

[mugenbao]

The currently proposed changes to WA state's mmj laws for the next vote include a section on allowing an affirmative defense for card-holding visitors from other states. That's not quite the same as what you're asking, but it's a step forward from the current situation.

 

[Clackamas Coot]

Oregon doesn't recognize any other state's MMJ card/license.

CC

 

[mugenbao]

Further clarification of my last comment...

The proposed changes for 2011 actually specify that Washington MMJ patients will no longer be subject to arrest and prosecution, instead of just having an affirmative defense in court, but it's nice that visitors will at least get to use the affirmative defense:

NEW SECTION. Sec. 406. A nonresident who is duly authorized to engage in the medical use of cannabis under the laws of another state or territory of the United States may raise an affirmative defense to charges of violations of Washington state law relating to cannabis, provided that the nonresident:

(1) Possesses no more than fifteen cannabis plants and no more than twenty-four ounces of useable cannabis, no more cannabis product than reasonably could be produced with no more than twenty-four ounces of useable cannabis, or a combination of useable cannabis and cannabis product that does not exceed a combined total representing possession and processing of no more than twenty-four ounces of useable cannabis;

(2) Is in compliance with all provisions of this chapter other than requirements relating to being a Washington resident or possessing valid documentation issued by a licensed health care professional in Washington; and

(3) Presents the documentation of authorization required under the nonresident's authorizing state's law and proof of identity issued by the authorizing state to any peace officer who questions the nonresident regarding his or her medical use of cannabis.

Here's a good link, with the actual documents, plus some analysis of the changes : http://cdc.coop/2011_legislation

 

[mugenbao]

Oregon doesn't recognize any other state's MMJ card/license.

CC

Not exactly as such, no, but according to NORML and other sources, Oregon residency is no longer required in order to obtain an Oregon medical marijuana permit, and they (at one point, at least) had decided to facilitate the application process for qualifying patients from other states, though it still requires an okay from an OR physician. Apparently, the law as written was ambiguous and didn't explicitly define residency as a requirement?

From what I've read, that may be a temporary situation (it may even no longer apply, I don't know). I'm not up-to-date on OR mmj laws since they don't apply to me, but I thought it was somewhat interesting and worth bringing up.

SALEM- As of July 6, the Oregon Medical Marijuana Program may no longer require Oregon residency as a part of the medical marijuana permit application process.

Formerly, applicants needed to supply proof of residency as well as Oregon identification as part of their application materials. However, the OMMP was informed by the Department of Justice that such a requirement was inconsistent with the language of the bill.

Tawana Nichols, manager of the OMMP, said that while the program was created with the intent of benefitting Oregonians specifically, there was no requirement of Oregon residency written into the bill, so they could not lawfully require it.

While residency will, for the time being, not be a requirement, patients still must be prescribed medical marijuana by a licensed Oregon physician holding either an MD or a DO – Doctor of Osteopathy – and purchase their product within state lines; and the protection afforded by the program does not extend beyond Oregon’s borders.

Nichols said she could not speak to the possibility of Oregon residency becoming a formal requirement within the statute in a later legislative session.

.

 

[!PeAcE!]

interesting, laws can be so frustrating sometimes, but this clarifys A LOT!!!

 

[sh1wn]

Somebody went thru the statue and found there were no residentsy requirements written in the law, they plan to fix it when the legislature meets next. Hopefully they will leave the rest alone.

 

[PrivateAero]

Here is Michigans law:
(j) A registry identification card, or its equivalent, that is issued under the laws of another state, district, territory, commonwealth, or insular possession of the United States that allows the medical use of marihuana by a visiting qualifying patient, or to allow a person to assist with a visiting qualifying patient's medical use of marihuana, shall have the same force and effect as a registry identification card issued by the department.
http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(nl....aspx?page=getObject&objectName=mcl-333-26424

 

[!PeAcE!]

Somebody went thru the statue and found there were no residentsy requirements written in the law, they plan to fix it when the legislature meets next. Hopefully they will leave the rest alone.

when do they meet next?

 

[sh1wn]

Looks like 1/10/11 I'm not sure how soon they will change it though

 

[Bluebud]

In Maine, out of state patients can use our dispensaries on a temporary basis. If the patient is moving from another mmj friendly state into Maine they are expected to get a new license from the state of Maine but if they are just here on vacation or something then they are aloud to get there meds with an out of state card. I just read that last week when I was reading up on our new laws.

 

[ddrew]

I hate misleading thread titles
When I clicked on this title
"Do neighboring states respect cardholers"

I thought it was going to be about traveling to other states, and cornhole-ing the locals, and whether or not you got respect for it.

 

[Tako]

Hahahaha mad respect Ddrew! Cornhole away!

 

[theJointedOne]

so far ive found

ca recc is good in-

washington
montana
maine
rhode island
canada ( i think)

 

[Str8Dank]

Only Montana and Rhode Island will accept out-of-state cards from OR, CA, CO, etc.

michigan also accepts all other states cards, ALL. i believe the dumb ass law is written stating that it is only for 30 or 60 days then you have to file for a MI card but unless you take up residence in MI how the hell would they know you were here that long anyways.

 

[Aeroguerilla]

You can come up here to maine with your card from any state and legally get herbs from any card holder

 

[FreezerBoy]

...cardholers"...

D'oh!

I could fix that but, it's funnier as is. Carry on