OK SOME FYI INFO.
yes they are way behind in issuing HARD CARDS.
now. due to this, its working like this atm.
you send in your app, dr rec, copy of your DL and ck/mo for 100.00 unless you qualify for the 25.00 payment for being on SSDI (soc sec disability income) from the day they RECEIVE IT (always send in by certified mail to quantify date delivered) they have 5 days to review, and up to another 15 days to react on your appe.
now that means they have 20DAYs to review, and either issue your Pt Card or issue a denial letter.
IF they issue a denial letter (only current reason you ll be denied is if your paperwork is not complete, or your missing a piece, or sent a COPY of the paperwork in, not the originals ect...) they will send a copy via Certified mail to you when they do deny you, and you ll get that typically in 2 days. Now with them being so behind on hard cards, basically, you can use a COPY of your original paperwork sent in ( copy of your application, Drs Recommendation, and copy of your DL and check/mo you sent to the MDCH) , the certified mail receipt from the post office showing date they received it, AND a copy of your Cashed Check or Money Order. keep all these copies together in an envelope and on you whenever you have MMJ on you. AFTER 21 Days from the day the MDCH Recieved the paperwork (certified mail receipt), OR 21 days from the day your check/mo is cashed (copy of this item after cashed. be sure to get a copy of the back also soing the Mi.Gov deposit Stamp) and you are considered legal and protected as outlined in the MMMA 08 laws, until your hard card arrives.
basically when you can see your check/mo is cashed, and you have a copy of that, with all the other paperwork, your good to go (or should be fine) until your hard card arrives.
GOOD LUCK and Enjoy. I went legal 2 days ago. wont see my hard card till july probably.