County to launch medical marijuana ID card program on Friday

San Bernardino County residents can start making appointments to apply for medical marijuane identification cards on Friday, officials announced today.

The county Department of Public Health is administering the program.  Appointments are required, and will be available Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to noon, and 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Applicants must come in person to apply for the program.  It's important to prepare for the visit to ensure all the necessary documents are in order.  Full instructions can be obtained by calling 1 (800) 782-4264, or visiting the website at http://www.sbcounty.gov/pubhlth/programs_and_services.htm. 

 The fee for the program is $166, or $83 for Medi-Cal beneficiaries.  Cash payment must be in the exact amount, and personal checks will not be accepted.  The MMIC is issued by the California Department of Public Health for a term of one year, and is renewable on an annual basis.

Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  The Medical Marijuana Identification Card Program is located at the San Bernardino County Department of Public Health, 351 North Mountain View Avenue, 2nd Floor, in San Bernardino.

joe.nelson@inlandnewspapers.com