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Assume you are qualified for an MMJ card. In that case, your doctor will write you a recommendation letter, which you will submit with your medical marijuana card application. Your application will be rejected if you do not have this, so ensure you have it! They have a 90-day expiration date.
You will then turn in your application through the Delaware Medical Marijuana Program.
Now, it’s time to be patient. The Department can take up to 45 calendar days to process your medical marijuana card application. After that, your MMJ card will be mailed right to you.
Obtain a physician’s certification confirming that the patient has at least one qualifying medical condition.
Complete and turn in the patient application or pediatric patient application online or via mail.
Pay the non-refundable application fee of $50.
To demonstrate proof of age and residency, submit a photocopy of a Delaware-issued driver’s license or ID. IDs can be submitted by parents or guardians.
Minors can become cannabis patients in Delaware if they have written permission from their parents or guardians. Minors are not permitted to obtain a cultivation ID card.
To be eligible for a medical card in Delaware, you must meet the following requirements:
You must be at least 18 years old.
You must be a Delaware resident.
Have at least one of the listed qualifying medical conditions
Have a genuine relationship with a licensed physician.
Those who are under the age of 18 but have a qualifying medical condition can still obtain MMJ cards in Delaware. In order to do so, they must have a caregiver who will purchase and obtain the cannabis on their behalf. These are usually the minor’s parents or guardians.
Flower
Pre-rolls
Concentrates Vape cartridges
Tinctures
Infused edibles, including THC beverages
You have entry to all of Delaware’s dispensaries.
My Marijuana Cards has compiled a whole list of Delaware Dispensaries and their contact information. Click the button below to locate a Delaware Dispensary near you.
A medical marijuana card in Delaware lasts 12 months (1 year).
The medical conditions you need to have to qualify for an MMJ card in Delaware are:
Cancer
Terminal illness
HIV positive
AIDS
Decompensated Cirrhosis
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS/Lou Gehrig’s Disease)
Agitation of Alzheimer’s disease
Autism with aggressive behavior
Glaucoma
Chronic, debilitating migraines
A chronic or debilitating disease or medical condition or its treatment that produces one or more of the following:
Cachexia or wasting syndrome
Severe debilitating pain that has not responded to previously prescribed medication or surgical measures for more than three months, or for which other treatment options produced serious side effects.
Intractable nausea
Seizures
Severe and persistent muscle spasms, including but not limited to those characteristics of Multiple Sclerosis
No, even with a valid MMJ card, cultivation is not permitted in the state of Delaware.
The price of a consultation varies, but it is typically between $125 and $200. The application fee is $50, and the card is valid for one year. If you misplace your MMJ card, a replacement will cost you $20.
No, insurance companies typically do not cover medical marijuana or related expenses.
Legal medical marijuana sales are currently restricted to six empathic centers located throughout the state. Patients who have been approved by the Delaware Office of Medical Marijuana (OMM) and have a Medical Marijuana ID Card may purchase cannabis from a compassion center. Legal caregivers may also apply for the authority to buy marijuana on behalf of a qualified patient.
There are compassion centers in Lewes, Smyrna, Rehoboth Beach, and Newark, and two in Wilmington. To buy cannabis from any of these six locations, a Delaware resident must have (and show) a state-issued medical marijuana ID card and government-issued identification. Patients must also designate a specific dispensary to visit and are not permitted to purchase from anyone else. Furthermore, Delaware compassion centers can only accept cash or debit cards as payment.
In response to Covid-19 health concerns and logistical concerns, Delaware has allowed medical cannabis to be delivered to qualifying patients and caregivers as of April 2020. While this was done in response to the health crisis, the state is currently working to finalize regulations that would allow the delivery of medical marijuana on a permanent basis. Only Columbia Care has implemented a delivery service (they own and operate three of the six compassion centers), but others may follow suit soon.
To have Columbia Care deliver your medical marijuana purchase, you must first submit a delivery request, be a medical marijuana cardholder, and live within 30-miles of any of their dispensaries (Wilmington, Smyrna, and Rehoboth Beach).
There are six compassion centers in Delaware and only three distributors. The hours and locations of First State Compassion, Columbia Care, and Fresh Cannabis are listed below.
First State Compassion
Located: Wilmington & Lewes
Hours: Monday-Friday: 10:00am to 6:30pm; Saturday: 10:00am to 4:00pm
Columbia Care
Located: Smyrna, Wilmington, & Rehoboth Beach
Hours: Monday-Friday: 10:00am to 6:00pm; Saturday: 9:00am to 4:00pm
Fresh Cannabis
Located: Newark
Hours: Monday-Sunday: 10:00am to 6:00pm
Especially during Covid-19 and subsequent lockdowns, these hours are subject to change. We suggest calling ahead and double-checking hours before planning a visit.
Within two weeks, registered patients and caregivers can purchase up to three ounces of “usable marijuana.” Because a patient can buy up to six ounces per month, the possession limit for registered individuals is six ounces. Anyone without a medical marijuana ID card is not permitted to purchase any amount of marijuana from any of the six compassion centers because there are currently no laws allowing the use of recreational marijuana. Furthermore, depending on supply and demand, certain stores may have specific limits during Covid-19 (First State Compassion currently has a 14-gram flower, 3 cartridges, and 4 pre-roll limits).
Assume a patient does not require an in-person appointment. In that case, a physician can administer a telemedicine exam to evaluate whether the patient is eligible for medical marijuana use. Physicians should be aware, however, that the certification requires a handwritten signature. Telemedicine physicians in Delaware must follow existing telehealth regulations.
Yes, Medical Marijuana Doctors are available in Delaware for both in-person and virtual visits. Providing DE residents with the ability to qualify for medical marijuana from the patient ’s home.
You must have a long-standing relationship with a qualified physician in order to obtain your medical marijuana card in the Diamond State. This doctor will then assess you for the eligible health conditions and determine whether or not you are eligible for a card.
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