Confusing California laws for homegrown medicine

[Budzbuddha]

As one tries to stay “ compliant “ ... it is hella hard to know the best information for both recreational/ medicinal growing .... some say 6 plants , some say 24 and some say 99. Looking for the right way to keep
the po-po in check seems to be a very grey area. I reached out to Sacramento but yet have to get a response.

Curious to know what “ proof “ would you need to show to not lose any sleep over it. Do you need a medical marijuana card for growing more .... actual medical issues is not a problem to prove. Just in case a knock comes to the door and nobody is freaking out inside.

Mostly L.A County ..... so you growers that have experience and recommendations to follow , please chime in. This thread pertains to California area and those that live within the county of Los Angeles.

 

[captiankush]

6 plants is the legal recreational limit. This is state wide. The medical limit is the same, however they allow for up to 12 immature plants for medical.

I dont mean to be a dick, use the tools available to figure these things out. LA county has a pretty good faq section.

http://cannabis.lacounty.gov/frequently-asked-questions/

Its all there and even has a link to an awesome handout comparing medical vs recreational cannabis.

Finally, and this is very important...

Dont fucking talk to cops. Ever. Dont open the door for cops without a search warrant. Ever. Doing either is not in your best interest. Burn this phrase into your head "I refuse to answer any further questions wthout a lawyer present" then stfu and stay that way. Any lawyer you hire will advise you the same.

I think I covered everything and then some.

CK

 

[Budzbuddha]

I did that but was only asking if there is a paper to post or what to show compliance. For example , if engaged with a warrant because of a neighbor or something.
Just curious . It seems to change or at least is not very clear.

 

[Renfro]

If they have a warrant they will let themselves in. Otherwise ignore them.

Say nothing.

If you have papers you should have them in a safe place (safety deposit box) and provide a copy not original if police have a warrant. Your original can be handed to your attorney in the event of charges. Cops have been known to lose paperwork (that they claim never existed) that proves you are legit.

 

[ltecato]

I try to grow as though it was still illegal. I keep it very small and on the down-low. I don't want my neighbors to even suspect what I'm up to, if I can help it. They probably would not care but some people just have to make it their business and might call the cops even if they smell smoke coming out of your windows.

As a general rule I think "the Man" wants cannabis growing to be invisible and odorless in California. Also, they want it "locked up" so that kids can't wander into your grow site and have their minds taken over by the evil Reefer Madness demons. Obviously it's too late for us, but think of future generations! /s

I don't know if this would make much difference, but I am in fact growing for several close relatives who have medical problems, so I make sure that they would all "testify" to the authorities that I am supplying them in case I get caught exceeding the six-plant limit.

But I'm not growing enough to sell to a dispensary. Just enough for my head stash, plus I'm trying to breed some new strains or cultivars for pain meds. I'm not trying to be the next Pablo Escobar or Chapo Guzman.

I thought about applying for a "cultivator license" but when I did the research it looked like the cheapest option was something like $1500! Eff that!

I wish they would come up with a license that allows someone to breed plants or produce seeds or clones without cranking out flowers or concentrates by the pound. Like I said, I don't want to be a bulk grower but I would like have a garden where I could experiment with breeding for recreational and medical purposes.

 

[ltecato]

Also, make a habit of going to Google News and searching "cannabis California" or "cannabis Los Angeles" to get an idea of what the Man really cares about. I need to do more of that myself. I just did a search and learned that the local authorities are talking about turning off the utilities at "illegal" dispensaries. Soooooo maybe that is why one of my favorite places in Whittier just moved to a new site but didn't change their address on WeedMaps? Who knows?

 

[NirvanaMesa]

If you have a couple plants in your garden no one is going to fuck with you. Keep it cool, dont grow 10lbs of weed and slang it to the neighborhood kids.

 

[captiankush]

I did that but was only asking if there is a paper to post or what to show compliance. For example , if engaged with a warrant because of a neighbor or something.
Just curious . It seems to change or at least is not very clear.

Its really simple. 6 plants rec.
6 mature plants, 6 immature plants medical.

There is no provision that requires posting of your prescription, no allowance for growing more then stated above. If pd comes, dont talk. Ever. Let your lawyer do the talking. I cant stress this enough. People talk themselves into jail all the time.

You must realize the collective/caretaker model used under prop 215 was basically gutted by the California legislature during the adoption of prop 64. Also know that prop 64 gave lots of control to local governments. That means county as well as city regulations need to be followed if you want to stay 100% legal.

CK