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Originally Posted by ngdawg
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I love Oregon. And we have doctor assisted suicide too. Plus, getting caught with less than an ounce of MJ does not mean a criminal conviction: it's a citation.
Here is a good summation of our medical marijuana law:
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In a recent change in the law, a person who has a registry identification card issued by the Oregon Health Division and that person's designated caregiver may possess and grow small amounts of marijuana for medicinal purposes. You may get a registry identification card after completing the application process if your attending physician has documented in writing that you have been diagnosed with a debilitating medical condition, and that the medical use of marijuana may ease the symptoms or effects of that condition. Possession of a registry identification card does not allow you or the caregiver to drive while under the influence of marijuana, to use marijuana in public, or to deliver any amount of marijuana for any consideration. If you do not have a registry identification card, you may still have a defense to criminal charges if you can prove that the marijuana is for medical use, that you would qualify for a card, and that the amount of marijuana involved was within the limits of the law. In some cases involving possession or manufacture of larger amounts, the conduct may be justified if it can be proven that it is medically necessary. This is a new and very complex change in the law. For more information, contact the Oregon Health Division (503) 731-8310.
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Oh, and the prescribing doctor doesn't need to be an MD--homeopaths qualify too. I've been meaning to get a card because I have chronic back pain. Even if I never used the card, having it would be nice
