Colorado MMJ Laws ~ How do I become a Colorado Medical Marijuana care-giver?

This information is presented for educational purposes only. Contact your Doctor and/or Lawyer for appropriate advice about Colorado MMJ Laws

How do I become a care-giver?

The only way to become a care-giver is to have a patient list you as their care-giver.
Registered medical marijuana patients may select one adult (age eighteen years or older) resident of Colorado to be their primary care-giver. The selection is documented either on the patient’s original application form or on a change of care-giver form.

Keep your paperwork handy in case you need it!

Effective August 30, 2009, the Registry will no longer be sending revised registration cards solely on the basis of a change of care-giver.

Can I change my gare-giver?
A patient may change care-givers at any time for any reason.

Is a care-giver a requirement for patients?
A patient is not required to have a care-giver. It is an option for the patient.

How will I know if a patient has removed me as their care-giver?
It is up to the patient to notify a care-giver that the patient has removed them as a care-giver. The Registry does not send any notice to the care-giver.

Where do I register as a care-giver?
There is no separate registration process in Colorado for care-givers.
There is no separate application form for the care-giver.

Where can I find a list of potential caregivers?
The Registry does not maintain a listing of individuals interested in becoming a care-giver.

Can I list myself as a care-giver?
A patient may not be their own care-giver.

I want to list my doctor as a care-giver. Is that permitted?
The patient’s physician may not be their care-giver.

I want to list my favorite dispensary as my care-giver. Is that permitted?
The care-giver must be a person, not a business, corporation, etc.

What training do care-givers receive?
There is no specific training or other requirement the care-giver must meet other than being selected by a patient.

Remember:

EXCEPTION: For patients who are less than 18 years of age, the laws state that the primary care-giver must be a parent residing in Colorado.

What documentation do I need to maintain as a care-giver?
If a patient lists you as their care-giver, the Registry recommends that you retain:
1. A copy of the registration card listing you as the care-giver; OR
2. A copy of the application form or change of care-giver form that lists you as the care-giver, AND
3. A copy of proof of mailing the forms to the Registry.