Reciprocity in different state MM laws

[ghykhap]

Here is my dilemma and I'm sure one a number of you might have run into. I spend 2-3 weeks every year sometimes longer in Washington State. Though I live in California, i was born and raised in Washington (I can still get through a couple of verses of "Washington My Home" you catch me in the right condition...heh heh)

So I have a California MM card from last year. I have a form of Muscular Dystrophy that confines me to a wheelchair or a scooter. It also causes my swallowing to be awkward. I would qualify in a heartbeat for a card there as well, I'm sure, if pressed into service. The card happened after I lost about 30 lbs in a couple of months. The pot helps me eat, sleep and eliminates some of the discomfort associated with massive muscle loss.

I have a few questions and some of you may have the answers.

1. Do you have to be a state resident to get a MM card in Washington?
2. Is there any kind of law extending the services of a caregiver to someone with another states MM card?
3. If I were to find a way off the grid to procure some, would I be prosecuted if caught(my guess is yes)?
4. My recommendation came through Cannamed. They have a web site that verifies card numbers, names, and ID. Would this be enough to allow a provider to sell me herb without a lot of hassle?

I am a member of a collective down here and buy through their dispensary. They would vouch for me as well I'm sure. I'll be back up there (Olympia)in mid-March and I was trying to line up some alternative to packing some nugs through TSA. Which isn't an option actually.

Any help you can provide would be appreciated....

Gregg

[killerweed420]

1. Do you have to be a state resident to get a MM card in Washington?
Yes

2. Is there any kind of law extending the services of a caregiver to someone with another states MM card?
Not in the law so no

3. If I were to find a way off the grid to procure some, would I be prosecuted if caught(my guess is yes)?
Very variable depending on where you got busted. In Seattle probably nothing would happen, in another city or county possibly.


4. My recommendation came through Cannamed. They have a web site that verifies card numbers, names, and ID. Would this be enough to allow a provider to sell me herb without a lot of hassle?
No. You have to be a legal resident to be covered.

But having said that, there are cases where out of staters have had there MJ returned. One guy had over 6 pounds and it was returned. Most jurisdictions will arrest or ticket you, depending on the amount and let it be decided in court. You're best bet would be to bring your meds with you from Cali. Here in Washington we're allowed to have up to 24 ounces of finished product. That would be a much safer way to do it.

[ghykhap]

Thanks Killerweed420... Interesting that the LEO's might be flexible on that.

I asked the people at my dispensary the reverse question. If I had a Wash. card would they sell me.. they said absolutely not as one must be a state resident to have a card...

Looks like some activism is needed on that front...heh heh heh

Gregg

[gypski]

Maybe this should have been part of the I-1068 proposition because getting the legislators to do it is daydreaming. :thumbsup:

[ghykhap]

How true that is Gypski! Down here they are trying to get it legalized for financial reasons. I might send an email to my local rep here and see if they will bite on the issue. Frankly if one state goes along the rest should as well.

Gregg

[gypski]

How true that is Gypski! Down here they are trying to get it legalized for financial reasons. I might send an email to my local rep here and see if they will bite on the issue. Frankly if one state goes along the rest should as well.

Gregg

Thinking on it further, legalization would make mmj authorizations moot I would believe. :thumbsup:

[killerweed420]

Signed the intiative today. If it passes all these MJ laws will be history for 2 years anyway.

[ghykhap]

Yup, they are in the process of closing a number of dispensaries in LA. Mostly for, well, shady dealings and poor paperwork. This was an ordinance passed by the city council that makes it mush more difficult to locate and run one. I just joined a different collective that has none of these issues as I think the one I have been using will be fighting to stay open.... these are interesting times.

Gregg