Michigan to start issuing IDs for medicinal pot users

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Story Created: Apr 1, 2009 at 2:44 PM EDT

Story Updated: Apr 1, 2009 at 2:44 PM EDT

DETROIT (AP) — The state will begin issuing identification cards to people who want to use marijuana legally.

The Michigan Department of Community Health will issue the cards, which require users to provide a doctor's note recommending the drug for medicinal purposes. Applications can be mailed to the department starting Saturday or delivered in person Monday.

Saturday is also the deadline for the health department to finalize guidelines for the medical marijuana law approved by Michigan voters in November. It allows patients with cancer, HIV, AIDS, glaucoma and other diseases to use marijuana to relieve symptoms.

Rae Ramsdell, the health department's health professions licensing director, tells the Detroit Free Press she's heard from about 120 people seeking applications for the card or information about getting a doctor's letter.

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