How To Get Your Card in Oregon, USA. How To Get Your Card elsewhere in the USA, and around the World, also.

Welcome to the MERCY pages on, about and for the Oregon Medical Marijuana Program (OMMP)

Resources in Oregon, USA; Clinics, Forums and Meetings and Meet-Ups, Biz and Orgs.


  MERCY Home   |   OMMP Info Home   |   OMMP Meets   |   OMMP Issues   |   OMMP Library   |   About the OMMP   |   Contacting the OMMP   |   Application Packet   |   Statistics   |   Legal   |   FAQs   |   Basic Facts   |   Confidentiality   |   Resources   |   Changes   |   Bulletin Board   |   Feed Back   ]
by MERCY - the Medical Cannabis Resource Center * Pioneering Common Sense Compassion in Oregon, across America and around the World * in Salem, Oregon, USA, call - 503.363-4588 * or email us.

MERCY info on the Oregon Medical Marijuana Program

this Page:

About this About this
Making Contact Making contact

this Section:

About the OMMP About the OMMP.
Contacting the OMMP Contacting the OMMP.
Application Packet for Registering with the OMMP Application Packet for Registering with the OMMP.
Statistics on the OMMP Statistics on the OMMP.
Meetings concerning the OMMP Public Meetings concerning the OMMP.
Legal Information concerning the OMMP Legal Information concerning the OMMP.
Questions Frequently Asked of the OMMP FAQs - Questions Frequently Asked of the OMMP.
Basic Facts of the OMMP Facts - Basic Facts of the OMMP.
Confidentiality with the OMMP Confidentiality with the OMMP.
Resources for OMMP Registrants Resources for OMMP Registrants.

. . . Plus! . . .


basic Information on cannabis and condition Changes to the Oregon Medical Marijuana Program that MERCYs aware of.
basic Information on cannabis and condition Issues MERCYs Oregon Medical Marijuana Program Issues lists.
basic Information on cannabis and condition Library MERCYs Oregon Medical Marijuana Program information Library.

Site Map

go Home Home
About OMMA - the Oregon Medical Marijuana Act How to OMMA
Grow Tips - for Medical Marijuana Grow Tips - for Medical Cannabis (Marijuana)
Links to more information Links
click here to see more options for you within the Activist community ORGz
The MERCY Gift Shop - get neat stuff, support the cause The MERCY Gift Shop   - get neat stuff, support the cause.
About the Org About
Making contact with MERCY, the Medical Cannabis Resource Center Contact
Making a Donation to MERCY, the Medical Cannabis Resource Center Donate
Want to help out?  Volunteers needed! Help Out
Sign the GuestBook GuestBook
Legislative News and Information Legislation
and other Taking Action Action

Bizness members who help out Bizness
Visit the Archives Library
go to the News pages News
the Media directory Media
Pick up a newsletter from the archives Newsletter
Whats Happening - Current Events Current Whats Hap
go to the Events pages all Events page.  Like ...
latest on the Excess Medicine Festivals XS+Med*Fest! and other items on the ...
Check the Calendar of Events for updates, Doctor clinics being scheduled now! Calendar view


Know the law to protect yourself and others! The LAW

Need more info?
Search the Net
with go to Excite search engine site.Excite!ment

the OMMP FAQS - Frequently Asked QuestionS  
Information pages

  About this page ...
Welcome to MERCYs page for Info about the OMMP FAQS.  Your Index to MERCYs' information about Questions Frequently Asked of the Oregon Medical Marijuana Program, as well as relevent and related Items.

These web pages are dedicated to information about the Oregon Medical Marijuana Program (OMMP) Frequently Asked Questions and related Issues, Facts and Resources. Check it out, download, make copies. Spread the Word! We rely on the grapevine and the people to disseminate. Let someone know today!

Subcribe to the MERCY e-mail list and stay in the loop on this and other action items.

About this

Since the Oregon Medical Marijuana Program (OMMP) is only a registry program, many questions asked about the Oregon Medical Marijuana Act fall outside the legal bounds of the registry program and will not be answered by OMMP staff. So MERCY attempts to help folks with these questions. Need to get seeds or plants? Need to find a doctor? You've come to the right place.

  OMMP FAQs    

Frequently Asked Questions

1) Can the OMMP refer me to a physician?
2) Where do I get the seeds or plants to start growing medical marijuana?
3) I do not have the money for the application fee. Is it a one-time payment? Can it be waived? Can I make installment payments? Will my insurance pay? Can I pay with my credit card?
4) Why do I need to have a physician sign and date the form or send a chart note to the OMMP? Why can’t I just provide my medical records?
5) Why are only MDs (Medical Doctors) and DOs (Doctors of Osteopathy) qualified to sign the “Attending Physician’s Statement” of the application?  Why not naturopaths, chiropractors, or nurse practitioners?  Does the physician have to be licensed in Oregon?
6) Do I have to list a “grow site” address on my application (that is, the address where I plan to grow my medical marijuana)?
7)

Do I have to tell my landlord that I am a patient in the OMMP?  Can my landlord evict me if I am a patient in the OMMP and have my grow site in my rental housing?  Can I live in subsidized housing and be a patient in the OMMP?

8)

Do I have to tell the OMMP if I change my mailing address, add or remove a designated primary caregiver, person responsible for my grow site, or change my my grow site address?

9)

What happens to my application once I mail it?  What if I don’t send in all the required parts of my application?

10) Do I need to keep a copy of my application and any other information I send to the OMMP?
11) Who can ingest medical marijuana?
12) Why can’t I go to a pharmacy to fill a prescription for medical marijuana?
13) Is the Oregon Medical Marijuana Act recognized by other states?  Can I travel to another state with medical marijuana and my OMMP registry identification card and not be arrested or charged with civil or criminal penalties?
14) Is my confidentiality protected?
15) What should I tell my employer if I am subjected to a drug test?
16) I live within 1000 feet of a school, AKA a “drug free zone”.  Can I still grow and/or possess my medical marijuana there?
17) Can I have someone else sign and date my application (a “proxy) if I am physically unable to do so?
18) How are the laws and rules of the OMMA enforced?
19) Can I use marijuana while on parole/probation if I have an OMMP card??
20) Who qualifies for the reduced fee?
21) Can a patient withdraw from the program?
22) Do patients get a refund if they withdraw from the program?
23) Can the OMMP give me legal advice?

Go to top

  OMMP FAQs    

back to question list1) Can the OMMP refer me to a physician?

No. The names of physicians who have submitted forms, letters, or chart notes for their patients are confidential, and the OMMP does not have a physician referral list.   See the MERCY Orgz list for resources in this area.

back to question list2) Where do I get the seeds or plants to start growing medical marijuana?

The OMMP is not a resource for the growing process and does not have information to give to patients.   See the MERCY Orgz list for resources in this area.

back to question list3) What do I have to pay for an OMMP registry identification card?

As of Oct. 1st, 2011, the fee is determined by the following:
  • The fee for a NEW application is - $200.00
    OR
    $100.00 - if you are on the Oregon Health Plan (OHP) -or- persons receiving SNAP (food stamp) benefits;
    OR
    $20.00 - if you are receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) monthly benefits. Note: SSI is NOT the same as Social Security Disability (SSD).

    PLUS $50 fee to be charged for grow sites < IF > Patient not the Grower.


  • The fee for a RENEWAL application is - $200.00
    OR
    $100.00 - if you are on the Oregon Health Plan (OHP) -or- persons receiving SNAP (food stamp) benefits;
    OR
    $20.00 - if you are receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) monthly benefits. Note: SSI is NOT the same as Social Security Disability (SSD).

    PLUS $50 fee to be charged for grow sites < IF > Patient not the Grower.

    AND * Thre is now a $100 fee for Replacement registry cards.

    To qualify for the reduced fees, applicants must submit documentation that verifies their participation:  



  • OHP: “Oregon Health Plan” means the medical assistance program administered by the Department under ORS chapter 414. Eligibility in the Oregon Health Plan is demonstrated by providing a current, valid eligibility determination statement from the Department’s Office of Medical Assistance Programs. To qualify for a reduced fee, a copy of the patient’s current eligibility statement must be provided at the time the patient submits an application.



  • Food Stamps: means the monthly benefit assistance program administered by the federal government for person who has limited income and financial resources. To qualify for the reduced fee, a copy of a current Food Stamp benefit (SNAP) proof must be provided at the time the patient submits an application. The Department may verify the patient's current Food Stamp benefits through the Department or the Department of Human Service's Children and Family Services Department.



  • SSI: “Supplemental Security Income” means the monthly benefit assistance program administered by the federal government for persons who are age 65 or older, or blind, or disabled and who have limited income and financial resources. Eligibility for Supplemental Security Income is demonstrated by providing a copy of a receipt of a current monthly benefit. To qualify for a reduced fee, a copy of a receipt of a current Supplemental Security Income monthly benefit must be provided at the time the patient submits an application.



  • See Oregon Administrative Rule 333-008-0020 for more information.

back to question list4) I do not have the money for the application fee. Is it a one-time payment? Can it be waived? Can I make installment payments? Will my insurance pay? Can I pay with my credit card?

The answer to all these questions is "no". The fee must be paid in full with each new or renewal application. Make your check or money order payable to "OMMP". You may pay in person at the State Office Building cashier's office in Portland.


also Information on
Directory of information on cannabis and conditions Cannabis and ...
Conditions

  Information about Cannabis and ADHD ADHD Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder
  Information about Cannabis and AIDS AIDS
  Information about Cannabis and Alzheimers Alzheimers
  Information about Cannabis and Anxiety Anxiety
  Information about Cannabis and Arthritis Arthritis
  Information about Cannabis and Asthma Asthma
  Information about Cannabis and Autism Autism
  Information about Cannabis and Bipolar Disorder Bipolar
  Information about Cannabis and Cancer Cancer
  Information about Cannabis and Cachexia Cachexia
  Information about Cannabis and Crohns Crohns
  Information about Cannabis and Dementia Dementia
  Information about Cannabis and Depression Depression
  Information about Cannabis and Diabetes Diabetes
  Information about Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma ( DIPG )  DIPG (Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma)
  Information about Cannabis and Epilepsy Epilepsy
Information about Cannabis and Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia
  Information about Cannabis and Glaucoma Glaucoma
  Information about Cannabis and High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
  Information about Cannabis and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF)
  Information about Cannabis and Lupus Lupus
  Information about Cannabis and Myasthenia Gravis Myasthenia Gravis
  Information about Cannabis and Multiple Sclerosis Multiple Sclerosis
  Information about Cannabis and Nausea Nausea
  Information about Cannabis and Pain Pain
  Information about Cannabis and Parkinson's Parkinson's
  Information about Cannabis and Pregnancy Pregnancy
  Information about Cannabis and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)
  Information about Cannabis and Seizures Seizures
  Information about Cannabis and Spasms Spasms
  Information about Cannabis and Tinnitus (Ringing in the Ears) Tinnitus (Ringing in the Ears)
  Information about Cannabis and Tourettes Tourettes Syndrome

Information about CannaButter CannaButter - a cannabis-infused medicinal application
Information about Cannabis Tea Canna-Tea - Tea, a cannabis-infused medicinal application
Information about Cannabis Ticture Ticture - a cannabis-infused medicinal application
Information about Canasol Canasol - a cannabis-based medicine
Information about Canasol (RSO) - Rick Simpson Oil
Information about Golden, Honey Oil (GHO) - Golden, Honey Oil
  Information about Cannabis and Tar (Resin) Tar (Resin)

Information about Seeds for Medical Cannabis Seeds - for Medical Cannabis and related info
Information about Strains of Medical Cannabis Strains - of Medical Cannabis and related info


... plus Information on
Information about Cannabis Cannabis for ...
  Information about Cannabis for Doctors Doctors
  Information about Cannabis for Nurses Nurses

... plus Information on
Information about Cannabis Cannabis and / for ...
  Information about Cannabis for Children Children
  Information about Cannabis for Pets Pets

also Information on
Directory of information on cannabis by region Cannabis by ...
Region

Information about Medical Cannabis in the United States of America MERCY in America; Medical Cannabis in the USA

  Information about Medical Cannabis in Alabama Alabama
  Information about Medical Cannabis in Alaska Alaska
  Information about Medical Cannabis in Arizona Arizona
  Information about Medical Cannabis in Arkansas Arkansas
  Information about Medical Cannabis in California California
  Information about Medical Cannabis in Colorado Colorado
  Information about Medical Cannabis in Connecticut Connecticut
  Information about Medical Cannabis in Delaware Delaware
  Information about Medical Cannabis in Florida Florida
  Information about Medical Cannabis in Georgia Georgia
  Information about Medical Cannabis in Hawaii Hawaii
  Information about Medical Cannabis in Idaho Idaho
  Information about Medical Cannabis in Illinois Illinois
  Information about Medical Cannabis in Indiana Indiana
  Information about Medical Cannabis in Iowa Iowa
  Information about Medical Cannabis in Kansas Kansas
  Information about Medical Cannabis in Kentucky Kentucky
  Information about Medical Cannabis in Louisiana Louisiana
  Information about Medical Cannabis in Maine Maine
  Information about Medical Cannabis in Maryland Maryland
  Information about Medical Cannabis in Massachusetts Massachusetts
  Information about Medical Cannabis in Michigan Michigan
  Information about Medical Cannabis in Minnesota Minnesota
  Information about Medical Cannabis in Mississippi Mississippi
  Information about Medical Cannabis in Missouri Missouri
  Information about Medical Cannabis in Montana Montana
  Information about Medical Cannabis in Nebraska Nebraska
  Information about Medical Cannabis in Nevada Nevada
  Information about Medical Cannabis in New Hampshire New Hampshire
  Information about Medical Cannabis in New Jersey New Jersey
  Information about Medical Cannabis in New Mexico New Mexico
  Information about Medical Cannabis in New York New York
  Information about Medical Cannabis in North Carolina North Carolina
  Information about Medical Cannabis in North Dakota North Dakota
  Information about Medical Cannabis in Ohio Ohio
  Information about Medical Cannabis in Oklahoma Oklahoma
  Information about Medical Cannabis in Oregon Oregon
  Information about Medical Cannabis in Pennsylvania Pennsylvania
  Information about Medical Cannabis in Rhode Island Rhode Island
  Information about Medical Cannabis in South Carolina South Carolina
  Information about Medical Cannabis in South Dakota South Dakota
  Information about Medical Cannabis in Tennessee Tennessee
  Information about Medical Cannabis in Texas Texas
  Information about Medical Cannabis in Utah Utah
  Information about Medical Cannabis in Vermont Vermont
  Information about Medical Cannabis in Virginia Virginia
  Information about Medical Cannabis in Washington State Washington State
  Information about Medical Cannabis in West Virginia West Virginia
  Information about Medical Cannabis in Wisconsin Wisconsin
  Information about Medical Cannabis in Wyoming Wyoming
  Information about Medical Cannabis in Washington DC, District of Columbia Washington DC (District of Columbia)


Information about Medical Cannabis around the World The World of MERCY; Medical Cannabis around the Globe

Information about Medical Cannabis in Africa Africa

  Information about Medical Cannabis in Angola Angola
  Information about Medical Cannabis in Cameroon Cameroon
  Information about Medical Cannabis in Cape Verde Cape Verde
  Information about Medical Cannabis in Egypt Egypt
  Information about Medical Cannabis in Morocco Morocco
  Information about Medical Cannabis in Mozambique Mozambique
  Information about Medical Cannabis in South Africa South Africa

Information about Medical Cannabis in Asia Asia

  Information about Medical Cannabis in Cambodia Cambodia
  Information about Medical Cannabis in China China
  Information about Medical Cannabis in India India
  Information about Medical Cannabis in Indonesia Indonesia
  Information about Medical Cannabis in Israel Israel
  Information about Medical Cannabis in Japan Japan
  Information about Medical Cannabis in Malaysia Malaysia
  Information about Medical Cannabis in Nepal Nepal
  Information about Medical Cannabis in Pakistan Pakistan
  Information about Medical Cannabis in Philippines Philippines
  Information about Medical Cannabis in Russia Russia
  Information about Medical Cannabis in Taiwan Taiwan
  Information about Medical Cannabis in Thailand Thailand
  Information about Medical Cannabis in Turkey Turkey
  Information about Medical Cannabis in Vietnam Vietnam

Information about Medical Cannabis in Caribbean Caribbean

  Information about Medical Cannabis in Bermuda Bermuda
  Information about Medical Cannabis in Jamaica Jamaica
  Information about Medical Cannabis in Puerto Rico Puerto Rico
  Information about Medical Cannabis in Trinidad and Tobago Trinidad and Tobago
  Information about Medical Cannabis in US Virgin Islands Virgin Islands (US)

Information about Medical Cannabis in Europe Europe

  Information about Medical Cannabis in Albania Albania
  Information about Medical Cannabis in Austria Austria
  Information about Medical Cannabis in Belgium Belgium
  Information about Medical Cannabis in Bosnia-Herzegovina Bosnia-Herzegovina
  Information about Medical Cannabis in Croatia Croatia
  Information about Medical Cannabis in Cyprus Cyprus
  Information about Medical Cannabis in Czech Republic Czech Republic
  Information about Medical Cannabis in Denmark Denmark
  Information about Medical Cannabis in Estonia Estonia
  Information about Medical Cannabis in Finland Finland
  Information about Medical Cannabis in France France
  Information about Medical Cannabis in Germany Germany
  Information about Medical Cannabis in Greece Greece
  Information about Medical Cannabis in Hungary Hungary
  Information about Medical Cannabis in Ireland Ireland
  Information about Medical Cannabis in Italy Italy
  Information about Medical Cannabis in Lithuania Lithuania
  Information about Medical Cannabis in Luxembourg Luxembourg
  Information about Medical Cannabis in Macedonia Macedonia
  Information about Medical Cannabis in Netherlands Netherlands
  Information about Medical Cannabis in Norway Norway
  Information about Medical Cannabis in Poland Poland
  Information about Medical Cannabis in Portugal Portugal
  Information about Medical Cannabis in Romania Romania
  Information about Medical Cannabis in Serbia Serbia
  Information about Medical Cannabis in Spain Spain
  Information about Medical Cannabis in Sweden Sweden
  Information about Medical Cannabis in Switzerland Switzerland
  Information about Medical Cannabis in  the United Kingdom (UK) United Kingdom (UK)
    Information about Medical Cannabis in England England
    Information about Medical Cannabis in Northern Ireland Northern Ireland
    Information about Medical Cannabis in Scotland Scotland
    Information about Medical Cannabis in Wales Wales

Information about Medical Cannabis in Latin America Latin America
  Information about Medical Cannabis in Mexico Mexico
  Information about Medical Cannabis in Central America Central America
    Information about Medical Cannabis in Costa Rica Costa Rica
    Information about Medical Cannabis in Guatemala Guatemala
    Information about Medical Cannabis in Honduras Honduras
  Information about Medical Cannabis in South America South America
    Information about Medical Cannabis in Argentina Argentina
    Information about Medical Cannabis in Brazil Brazil
    Information about Medical Cannabis in Chile Chile
    Information about Medical Cannabis in Ecuador Ecuador
    Information about Medical Cannabis in Peru Peru
    Information about Medical Cannabis in Uruguay Uruguay

Information about Medical Cannabis in North America North America

  Information about Medical Cannabis in Canada Canada
  Information about Medical Cannabis in the United States the United States

Information about Medical Cannabis in the Pacific (Oceania, Rim) the Pacific (Oceania, Rim)

  Information about Medical Cannabis in Australia Australia
  Information about Medical Cannabis in New Zealand New Zealand

go to Bottom   ( skip to End )  |   ( next )  |   OMMP Legal Info ...    |     ( prev )  |   ( go to Top )  back to Top

This is our index to FAQs Information, we know about, if you know of others, please communicate!

Don't see your category or specific question or answer? Post your item, question or comment in the NotePad or e-Mail us.


Frequently Asked Questions


 

Go to top

 

4) Why do I need to have a physician sign and date the form or send a chart note to the OMMP? Why can’t I just provide my medical records?

According to the Oregon Medical Marijuana Act (Section 3 (2)(a)), and OAR 333-008-0020(1)(c), a physician must state in writing that the patient has a qualifying debilitating medical condition and that medical marijuana may mitigate the symptoms or effects of that condition. The OMMP accepts medical records as long as they clearly state the physician is aware that medical marijuana is being used as a treatment and he or she believes the patient may benefit from the use of medical marijuana. The physician must sign and date the relevant portions of medical records you send to the OMMP.  The OMMP contacts each physician during the application process to verify the patient is under the physician’s care. A signed and dated “Attending Physician’s Statement,” copies of chart notes or medical records must be current within 3 months of the date of a person’s new or renewal application. 

 

Go to top

 

5) Why are only MDs (Medical Doctors) and DOs (Doctors of Osteopathy) qualified to sign the “Attending Physician’s Statement” of the application?  Why not naturopaths, chiropractors, or nurse practitioners?  Does the physician have to be licensed in Oregon?

The Oregon Medical Marijuana Act states that an “attending physician” means a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) licensed under ORS chapter 677 (OAR 333-008-0010(3)).  MDs and DOs are the physicians licensed under this chapter. The law also specifies that a physician must be licensed in Oregon. The OMMP verifies with the Board of Medical Examiners that each patient’s attending physician has a valid license to practice medicine in Oregon and has no disqualifying restrictions.

Go to top

 

6) Do I have to list a “grow site” address on my application (that is, the address where I plan to grow my medical marijuana)?

Yes.  OAR 333-008-0025(1) requires the patient to provide the OMMP with the address where his or her marijuana will be manufactured or produced--that is, a “grow site” address.  The departments will only register one grow site address per patient and will only register grow sites in Oregon.

Go to top

 

7) Do I have to tell my landlord that I am a patient in the OMMP?  Can my landlord evict me if I am a patient in the OMMP and have my grow site in my rental housing?  Can I live in subsidized housing and be a patient in the OMMP?

It is up to you to decide whether or not to tell your landlord that you are a patient in the OMMP.  Nothing in the OMMA specifically addresses whether or not you can be evicted because you are a patient in the OMMP, even if you have only the amount of medical marijuana allowed by law.  Nothing in OMMP laws specifically addresses whether or not a person can be an OMMP patient and live in subsidized housing.  If you have questions about these important issues, the OMMP recommends you talk to an attorney to learn about your rights and protections.

Go to top

 

8) Do I have to tell the OMMP if I change my mailing address, add or remove a designated primary caregiver, person responsible for grow site, or change my my grow site address?

The answer to all these questions is “yes”.  You are required to tell the OMMP in writing of any such changes within 30 days of the change. The OMMP does not accept changes of information over the telephone. The OMMP only accepts written changes about the patient’s address, designated primary caregiver, person responsible for a grow site, or grow site from the registered patient. You may send your changes to the OMMP by mail, in person, or fax. You will get written confirmation from the OMMP that the change was received. Your changes will be made in our computer database and will be put in your file. You will be protected from civil and criminal penalties for these changes. If you change your caregiver and/or grower, you will be asked to return your old caregiver and/or grower card within 7 days.

Go to top

 

9) What happens to my application once I mail it?  What if I don’t send in all the required parts of my application?

The OMMP will review your application to make sure it is complete and all parts are current. If your application is complete, you will get a “complete letter” from the OMMP letting you know your registry identification card will be issued within 5 days after the OMMP verifies the information on your application. On the same day the OMMP sends you a “complete letter,” we mail a “verification letter” to your attending physician and will conduct a criminal background check on the person responsible for the grow site. The purpose of the letter to your physician is to verify that you are a patient of this physician and that you are affected by a debilitating medical condition covered by the Oregon Medical Marijuana Act, and that medical marijuana may reduce the symptoms of your condition. If you are renewing your application, the verification letter to your attending physician is to verify that you are his or her patient. 

 

If you don’t send in all the required parts of your application per OAR 333-008-0020, the OMMP will send you an “incomplete letter” telling you what parts of your application are missing.  The incomplete letter gives you 14 days from the date of the letter to get the missing parts to the OMMP and tells you the terms under which your application may be terminated.  When you get all missing parts of your application to the OMMP, you will be sent a “complete letter” and the OMMP will verify your status with your attending physician. 

Go to top

 

10) Do I need to keep a copy of my application and any other information I send to the OMMP?

Yes!  Per ORS 475.309(9) If your application has not yet been approved, denied or terminated you may provide law enforcement with a copy of your written documentation submitted to the department; you must also submit proof of the date of mailing or other transmission of the documentation. This documentation shall have the same legal effect as a registry identification card, until such time as you receive your card or you have received notification that your application has been approved, denied or terminated.

Go to top

 

11) Who can ingest medical marijuana?

Under the Oregon Medical Marijuana Act, only a person with a qualifying debilitating medical condition who has obtained a valid Oregon Medical Marijuana Program card is excepted from criminal laws of the state for engaging in the medical use of marijuana as justified to mitigate the symptoms or effects of the person's debilitating medical condition.

Go to top

 

12) Why can’t I go to a pharmacy to fill a prescription for medical marijuana?

Pharmacies can only dispense medications “prescribed” by licensed medical practitioners. The federal government classifies marijuana as a Schedule I drug, which means licensed medical practitioners cannot prescribe it. 

Go to top

 

13) Is the Oregon Medical Marijuana Act recognized by other states?  Can I travel to another state with medical marijuana and my OMMP registry identification card and not be arrested or charged with civil or criminal penalties?

At this time, the OMMP is not aware of any “reciprocity” agreements with any other states to honor the Oregon law. This includes even those states that have medical marijuana laws of their own, such as Washington and California. Because Medical Marijuana programs vary by state, you may want to contact the state you are traveling to for information on their laws.

Go to top

 

14) Is my confidentiality protected?

Yes. The OMMP does not give out lists of patients, caregivers, or growers.  Law enforcement personnel may contact the OMMP or access the 24/7 Law Enforcement Data System (LEDS) only to verify a specific name or address of a patient, caregiver or person responsible for a grow site.  The OMMP will tell law enforcement staff if the patient, caregiver, or address in question is registered, or if an application is in process.  The OMMP will disclose patient information to others only at the specific written request of the patient.  OMMP computer files are secure and paper files are kept locked when not in use.

Go to top

 

15) What should I tell my employer if I am subjected to a drug test?

The Oregon Medical Marijuana Act states that employers are not required to accommodate employees who use medical marijuana.  You may wish to consult an attorney about whether or not to tell your employer that you are a patient in the OMMP.  A patient may contact the OMMP in writing to ask the Program to release information about the patient’s registration to an employer.

Go to top

 

16) I live within 1000 feet of a school, AKA a “drug free zone”.  Can I still grow and/or possess my medical marijuana there?

The Oregon Medical Marijuana Act (OMMA) does not address this issue.  You may wish to contact an attorney about this issue.

Go to top

 

17) Can I have someone else sign and date my application (a “proxy) if I am physically unable to do so?

Yes, as long as the individual signing your application identifies him or herself as your proxy next to his or her signature on your application or has provided documentation showing guardianship or power of attorney.

Go to top

 

18) How are the laws and rules of the OMMA enforced?

The OMMP enforces the registration process making sure applications are complete before issuing a registry identification card, terminating incomplete or fraudulent applications, and suspending cards if persons commit violations of the OMMA.  The OMMP verifies the names and addresses of patients, caregivers, and grow sites with local and state law enforcement personnel if they call the OMMP requesting such information.

 

Local and state law enforcement agencies enforce the OMMA around the State, they may verify with the OMMP at any time whether a particular patient, designated primary caregiver, person responsible for a grow site, or grow site location is registered with OMMP.

 

Local and state law enforcement personnel may take any action they believe is necessary to enforce the criminal laws of the State, including violations of the OMMA.  Local and state law enforcement actions may vary from county-to-county and district-to-district.  The OMMP has no authority to direct the activities of local and state law enforcement agencies.

Go to top

 

19) Can I use marijuana while on parole/probation if I have an OMMP card?

"The authorities that are responsible for your probation/parole/post-prison supervision can impose restrictions on your possession and use of medical marijuana as a condition of your supervision, even if you have a valid OMMP card.  Most offenders' supervision is subject to an “obey all laws” condition.  Since marijuana possession and use is illegal under federal law, the Oregon Department of Justice has concluded that supervisory authorities can sanction an offender for possessing marijuana, even if he or she has an OMMP card.  Sanctions could result in your arrest and return to jail.

 

If you are on probation, parole, post-prison supervision, or other form of conditional supervision for conviction of a crime, you should consult with your parole and probation officer regarding whether your possession or use of marijuana may subject you to sanction for violation of the conditions of your supervision."

 

The OMMP will revoke the card of a cardholder if a court issues an order that prohibits the cardholder from participating in the medical use of marijuana or otherwise participating in the OMMP.

Go to top

 

20) Who qualifies for the reduced fee?

To be eligible for the reduced fee of $20.00, a patient must provide current proof that he or she receives food stamps, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, or is eligible for the Oregon Health Plan (OHP).  The patient must provide a current eligibility statement at the time he or she is submitting his or her medical marijuana application.

 

Programs that DO NOT qualify for a reduced fee are as follows but not limited to: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Social Security Benefits (SSB), or Medicare. A copy of your Food Stamp card (Oregon Trail Card) alone is NOT proof of eligibility.

Go to top

 

21) Can a patient withdraw from the program?

Yes. A patient must submit a written statement that he or she wishes to withdraw from the Program. The Program will request that all cards be returned and the file will be closed. The patient’s card and all cards associated will be voided. It is the responsibility of the patient to notify his or her grower and caregiver, if applicable, that his or her card is no longer valid. It is the patient’s responsibility to collect all cards associated with his or her patient card and return them to the department. If the Department is notified by the patient that he or she would like to withdraw from the program, the Department shall notify the primary caregiver and/or grower by mail at the address of record informing the caregiver or grower that his or her card is no longer valid and must be returned to the Department within 7 calendar days.  All cards must be returned to the Department within seven (7) calendar days of the date that the Department was notified of withdrawal. If the patient so chooses he or she may reapply as a new patient at any time. In order to reapply a patient must submit the required documentation and application fee as outlined in OAR 333-008-0020.

Go to top

 

22) Do patients get a refund if they withdraw from the program?

Yes and No. No refund will be given for patients who withdraw once their cards have been issued. A refund may be given to a patient who withdraws before cards are issued. However, the department may charge a 25% processing fee.

Go to top

 

23) Can the OMMP give me legal advice?

No. If you have questions concerning compliance with the Oregon Medical Marijuana Act you should consult a private attorney.

  MERCY Home   |   OMMP Info Home   |   OMMP Meets   |   OMMP Issues   |   OMMP Library   |   About the OMMP   |   Contacting the OMMP   |   Application Packet   |   Statistics   |   Legal   |   FAQs   |   Basic Facts   |   Confidentiality   |   Resources   |   Changes   |   Bulletin Board   |   Feed Back   ]

Comments, questions and suggestions? E-mail the Webster To communicate ideas, changes or requests for further information about these pages -or- for compliments, complaints or to report broken links with the web site in general, you can eMail the Webster.  
You are visitor # 8634!     (since 9/9/2008)  Thanx for stopping by. Tell your friends. Tell your enemies!   This page ( /ommp/faqs.html ) was last modified on:  Tuesday, 28-Feb-2012 07:22:06 PST

click here to return to the
Click here to go to the Home / Index page
index page