Get Your Medical Marijuana Card in Maryland & Avoid the Pain
How to obtain a medical marijuana card in the state of Maryland
If you are a Maryland resident with one of the qualifying conditions to recieve medical cannabis in the state and wish to obtain a medical card to legally purchase cannabis - PLEASE READ!
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STEP 1: Register with MMCC - https://mmcc.maryland.gov
Quick Reference: Register as an Adult Patient (18+ years)
Click link above to see a quick reference PDF provided by MMCC. *IMPORTANT: If you fail to submit all requirements during registration then you must correct and resubmit which incurs additional waiting period. AS OF WRITING, the current approximated time to receive approval is ~45 days, according to the MMCC website. You will need a state issued I.D., a valid email address, last 4 digits of your Social Security #, and of course, $50 for registration fee.
STEP 2: Step 2: Obtain a written certification from a provider registered with the Commission
Registering Patients will be required to visit, in-person, a registered provider in order to obtain a written ceritfication in accordance to Maryland law.
Click link above to see a quick reference PDF provided by MMCC. *IMPORTANT: If you fail to submit all requirements during registration then you must correct and resubmit which incurs additional waiting period. AS OF WRITING, the current approximated time to receive approval is ~45 days, according to the MMCC website. You will need a state issued I.D., a valid email address, last 4 digits of your Social Security #, and of course, $50 for registration fee.
STEP 2: Step 2: Obtain a written certification from a provider registered with the Commission
Registering Patients will be required to visit, in-person, a registered provider in order to obtain a written ceritfication in accordance to Maryland law.
Once registered, patients must obtain a valid written certification from a provider registered with the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission. The patient is required by law to have a bona fide provider-patient relationship with the provider and the provider must approve medical cannabis as a treatment option for the patient for a qualifying medical condition. via https://mmcc.maryland.gov/Pages/process_to_obtain.aspx
"When both the patient and provider are registered with MMCC, the provider will need the patient’s MMCC-issued Patient ID Number to issue the certification for medical cannabis through the Commission’s secure online application."
Helpful Tips:
• Register for your Patient ID # / MMCC approval, following the steps above to register. Make an appointment with a registered provider to establish a provider-patient relationship - don't wait the 45 or so days for MMCC registration review. Patients can always contact their MMCC registered physician upon notification of approval and many cards are processed same-day.
• Make note of the date you register with MMCC - you can check to see which dates are currently being processed on the MMCC site
As of today, Wed. July 24, 2019:
What is a Caregiver?
Caregivers are eligible to purchase and transport cannabis for other medical card holders. Typically, the caregiver is a parent of a minor, but can range to other circumstances. A caregiver license requires that the person be at least 21+ years of age. A minor (under 18) must be accompanied by a licensed caregiver in order to purchase or transport cannabis. According to the official MMCC website, "Only parents and legal guardians of minor patients are eligible to serve as their caregivers.". Also see: Process Overview: Register as a Caregiver
For Licensed Caregivers Serving Adult (18+) Patients:
Requirements for Caregivers serving Adult Patients (18 + years of age)
To be eligible for designation as a caregiver for a registered patient, you must:
- Be at least 21 years of age at the time of registration
- Register with the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission
- Receive approval from the Commission
- Purchase an ID card from the Commission for a fee of $50
During the registration process, the caregiver will need to submit a valid, US government-issued photo ID and a clear, recent color photo. Once approved by the Commission and designated a caregiver for a patient with a valid written certification from a physician registered with MMCC, the caregiver will also be required to purchase an ID card from MMCC for a fee of $50. https://mmcc.maryland.gov/Pages/caregivers.aspx