You do NOT need to register with the state! You will be perfectly "California legal" by getting a doctor's recommendation (just carry a copy of it in your wallet or purse- hey, I know female "Bobbys"). If you are arrested, you will have a bit more hassle since they will have to eventually contact the doctor for verification, but if you are within your county's limits on growing, you will be OK. You can grow, so the dispensaries are not really needed, but I always stay one plant under the 6 mature plants that are allowed. Lately, the local cops have been busting "over-enthusiastic" medical growers who have too many plants. My county doesn't even have cards yet, and I trust my local government about as far as I can throw the local courthouse. I won't be getting a card any time soon. This is a medical matter between my doctor and me- not the state and me! Go get legal, buy some lights and start growing. (Your own homegrown is always better, anyway!)- Granny:hippy: