(a) Individuals who qualify to use medical cannabis under California Health & Safety Code Section 11362.5 may apply for a medical cannabis user identification card. Every applicant for a medical cannabis user identification card shall present to the Department proof that the applicant's physician recommends cannabis use for the applicant and a California driver's license, California state identification card, or United States passport. The Department may also request such other pertinent information as the Department may require to determine whether the applicant qualifies as a user of medical cannabis under California Health & Safety Code Section 11362.5. The Department may demand proof of identity prior to the issuance of the medical cannabis user identification card.
(b) Individuals who qualify as primary caregivers under California Health & Safety Code Section 11362.5(e) may apply for a primary caregiver identification card. Every applicant for a primary caregiver identification card shall present to the Department a California driver's license, California state identification card, or United States passport. Every applicant for a primary caregiver identification card shall present to the Department proof that a physician recommends medical cannabis use for the individual for whom the applicant provides primary care. Every applicant and the qualified user for whom the applicant provides primary care also shall provide such other pertinent information as the Department may require to determine whether the applicant qualifies as a primary caregiver under California Health & Safety Code Section 11362.5. The Department may demand proof of identity prior to the issuance of the primary caregiver identification card.
(Added by Ord. 11-00, File No. 992079, App. 2/11/2000)