Step 1: Create and register our account with the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission ( MMCC).
Step 2: Obtain your marijuana application approval email from the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission (MMCC)
Step 3: Conduct an appointment with a Maryland doctor Certified to Recommend medical marijuana in Maryland.
Step 4: Use your Marijuana Card at a licensed MD dispensary.
18 years old or older
Driver’s License Issued by the United States Government
State Identification Card Military
Identification Card
US Passport
Your Social Security Number’s last four digits (xxx-xx-####)
Examples of valid proof of Maryland residency include utility bills, credit card bills, insurance bills, and so on
PATIENCE IS ESSENTIAL DURING THIS STAGE. You’re dealing with a government agency. After you submit your application, all you have to do is wait for the state to verify all of the information you provided. This procedure typically takes 30 days.
You’re probably wondering why this APPROVAL email is so crucial. The approval email contains two IMPORTANT pieces of information:
The state has assigned you a username for your patient registry account. MMCC Patient ID Number: This is the number you provide to your marijuana doctor. This number is used by your marijuana doctor to link your approval certification to your account! This number will also be used to gain access to Maryland’s fantastic dispensaries.
The MMCC provided you with your medical marijuana ID number in step 2! So you can now enter a dispensary with that ID number, right? No way, not yet! You only need to take one more step to become legally recognized. Obtaining written authorization to recommend medical marijuana from a physician registered with the MMCC.
Not every MD or DO in Maryland is registered with MMCC. Here’s a list of Maryland physicians registered to recommend medical marijuana.
You can use your temporary medical marijuana at any Licensed Maryland dispensary near you once you have received a valid written certification from a registered provider. You must present your MMCC ID Card when visiting one of these dispensaries. Before you can complete your purchase, the dispensary will verify your certification.
Cachexia,
Anorexia,
Wasting syndrome,
Severe or chronic pain,
Severe nausea,
Seizures,
Severe or persistent muscle spasms,
Glaucoma,
or another chronic medical condition that is severe and for which other treatments have been ineffective.
Maryland offers marijuana cards that expire in 1, 2 or 3-year increments.
If you are a minor, you can apply for an MMJ card in Maryland. You must, however, have at least one caregiver assigned to you at all times. This person must be a parent or legal guardian who is at least 21 years old. When registering a minor patient, you must complete additional forms, one of which must be notarized.
At present, the state of Maryland does not allow patients to cultivate cannabis at home.
To open an account with the MMCC, you must pay a one-time fee of $50, which is non-refundable. Physicians’ fees vary, but the average in Maryland is around $200. The cost of a physical patient ID card is $50. A caregiver ID card costs $50 for minor patients.
It is also $50 to renew, but the renewal registration is valid for three years. That option became available on March 1, 2019, and it provides excellent value for money.
Anyone over the age of 18 who has a qualifying condition can register as a patient. The procedure for registering a minor differs. A registered doctor must issue a medical cannabis recommendation to the patient.
No, unfortunately, medical marijuana is not covered in Maryland. The concept of insurance covering the costs of obtaining your Maryland medical cannabis card makes perfect sense. After all, you must register with the state as a patient. To obtain medical cannabis, you must visit a certified provider. The primary reason that insurance will not cover medical marijuana is that it is still illegal under federal law. In fact, it is more than permissible. Medical marijuana is still classified as a Schedule 1 drug by the federal government.
According to the DEA, Marijuana is classified as a Schedule I drug, substance, or chemical because it has no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse. This means that insurance companies, particularly government-sponsored health-care programs such as Medicare and Medicaid, will not cover medical marijuana.
There are several regulatory hoops to jump through in order to purchase medical marijuana in the state of Maryland. To begin, you must register with the MMCC and state your intention to become a medical marijuana patient in the state. Following your registration with the MMCC, you must make an in-person visit to a medical professional who is also registered with the MMCC. A medical marijuana recommendation may be issued to a Maryland resident by a physician, podiatrist, nurse practitioner, nurse-midwife, or dentist. You can buy marijuana from one of the state-regulated dispensaries once you have a medical recommendation.
Presume you are a patient of medical marijuana in the state of Maryland. In that case, you are eligible to have marijuana delivered directly to your door. Many dispensaries are open seven days a week and offer free delivery to your home. When it comes to delivery options, each dispensary will have its own set of rules and regulations. Click this link for a list of Marijuana Delivery Services in Maryland.
Cities in Maryland are legally allowed to set their own rules regarding MMJ dispensary hours of operation, so dispensaries a few blocks apart may have vastly different hours. If you’re in Baltimore, dispensaries will close around 9 p.m.
In the state of Maryland, there is currently no set standard for purchasing limits. Each person’s purchasing power will be different. The amount of marijuana flower or THC products that a person may purchase is specified on their physician certification. A 30-day purchasing limit will be tailored to each patient’s medical needs, so consult with your doctor about the amount you require.
THC tinctures
THC extracts
THC patches
Vaping products
Marijuana Flower
Pre-rolled joints
Edibles
Telemedicine is currently permitted in Maryland under certain conditions. In particular, a certifying provider may issue or renew a written certification via telemed only if the certifying provider:
Goes over the patient’s medical records
Conducts a thorough examination of the patient’s medical history and current medical condition.
Keeps records of the patient’s condition in accordance with medically accepted standards.
Determines that the qualifying patient meets the certifying provider’s inclusion criteria but not the certifying provider’s exclusion criteria. The potential benefits of medical cannabis use outweigh the patient’s health risks.
The health care provider will perform a clinical evaluation appropriate for the patient and the condition with which the patient presents before providing treatment via telemedicine. Email, SMS or text message, or fax are not acceptable methods of communication for this evaluation.
Before providing a diagnosis or treatment, all health care practitioners who provide telemedicine services must first establish a physician-patient relationship with the patient. Telemedicine, on the other hand, may be used to fulfill both this requirement and the requirement for an in-person examination.
Recreational marijuana is not legal in the Old Line state, but Maryland has decriminalized possession of less than 10 grams without the intent to distribute.
No, they do not. Only Maryland medical marijuana card holders can access MD dispensaries.
Yes, they do.
Yes, all products containing medical cannabis is tested from seed to sale in MD. These products are tested for such contaminants as:
lead
hair
Pesticides
insects,
mold
and other microbiological impurities
In 2019, Maryland expanded its list of cannabis testing requirements
.Look no further, see one of our compassionate medical marijuana physicians and get your medical card today from home.