Which Medical Conditions Qualify for Medical Cannabis in Maryland? Read to see if you qualify for medical marijuana in the state of Maryland
Is Medical Cannabis Legal in Maryland?
Short answer: Yes. Maryland legalized medical marijuana for patients with certain qualifying medical conditions and for those currently in hospice within the state. Read more about Cannabis legislation and legalization in Maryland Here.
Do you or someone you know, love, care for qualify? Find Out!
Here's a direct quote from the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission:Qualifying medical conditions include cachexia, anorexia, wasting syndrome, severe or chronic pain, severe nausea, seizures, severe or persistent muscle spasms, glaucoma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), or another chronic medical condition which is severe and for which other treatments have been ineffective. sourceIf you have one of the afformentioned conditions above and would like to obtain a Maryland medical marijuana card AND have medical records or documentation to substantiate your condition, please read on. These steps will save you the hassle of waiting on a backlog for weeks only to find you need to correct your registration and resubmit, extending the wait further.
If you are an adult (18+), a Minor (17-), or Caregiver - please educate yourself on the necessary steps, documents required, fees, and notarized forms are required to ensure a smooth registration. I will break down steps for each below.
Process to Legally Obtain Medical Cannabis
If you are ready to get registration started, click above.
Register NOW 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.
Questions? You will likely find an answer in the PATIENT FAQ section of the MMCC website at https://mmcc.maryland.gov/Pages/patients_faq.aspx where you can find questions regarding process of registration, laws, limitations, and many other areas of uncertainty a patient might have.
Remember that a bona-fide provider-patient relationship is required. As stated 'what is a a bona-fide provider-patient relationship?' According to the state website: "Maryland law defines this term. Essentially it is a treatment or counseling relationship between a provider and patient in which the provider reviews the patient's relevant medical records, completes an in-person assessment of the patient's medical history and current medical condition, creates and maintains medically standardized records, expects to monitor patient program, and takes any medically indicated action to follow up."
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.
Questions? You will likely find an answer in the PATIENT FAQ section of the MMCC website at https://mmcc.maryland.gov/Pages/patients_faq.aspx where you can find questions regarding process of registration, laws, limitations, and many other areas of uncertainty a patient might have.
Remember that a bona-fide provider-patient relationship is required. As stated 'what is a a bona-fide provider-patient relationship?' According to the state website: "Maryland law defines this term. Essentially it is a treatment or counseling relationship between a provider and patient in which the provider reviews the patient's relevant medical records, completes an in-person assessment of the patient's medical history and current medical condition, creates and maintains medically standardized records, expects to monitor patient program, and takes any medically indicated action to follow up."
If you would like to access an up-to-date current list of certified providers registered with the MMCC or see full link for PDF below:
