The Health Department is getting the cards back in less than 35 days now anyways. Pretty much our rule is No Red Card, No Sale. Others should be adopting the same policy very soon.

A patient that has a stack of forms they are using to purchase is most likely not legal. If they don't have a card yet, they can call the Health Department and get it untangled within a week. If not, then they are illegal [denied] for technical issue.

A patient buying without a card is a petty offense for possession. You walk with a ticket.

Selling it is a FELONY. HUGE Difference.

There are shops that don't care though. Just shop around a bit and you will find one.