{"id":1968,"date":"2018-04-09T16:58:39","date_gmt":"2018-04-09T16:58:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.medicalmarijuanainc.com\/?p=28086"},"modified":"2018-04-09T16:58:39","modified_gmt":"2018-04-09T16:58:39","slug":"thinking-getting-medical-marijuana-card-heres-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medicalmarijuanainc.com\/2018\/04\/09\/thinking-getting-medical-marijuana-card-heres-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Thinking about Getting Your Medical Marijuana Card? Here\u2019s What to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"

In more than half of the states throughout the U.S., a medical marijuana card will give you legal access to buy, possess, and consume cannabis legally. Because medical cannabis laws vary by state, the process for getting a medical marijuana card can seem confusing. Luckily, with a little guidance and information, obtaining a medical marijuana card is relatively easy provided you meet the requirements set by your state.<\/span><\/p>\n

The regulations and requirements for getting a medical cannabis card are different in<\/span> Washington D.C. and the 33 states that have legalized medical marijuana<\/span><\/a>. If you live in one of the states with medical marijuana laws in place, your first step is to make sure that your condition is listed as eligible for access to medical cannabis.<\/span><\/p>\n

Once you\u2019ve determined that you can qualify for<\/span> medical marijuana<\/span><\/a>, you can pursue a registration card. In general, states require that you obtain a written recommendation from a licensed physician<\/a> and show proof that you\u2019re a resident.
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Here\u2019s a look at how to get a medical marijuana card, depending on where you live.<\/span><\/p>\n

Alaska<\/b><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re an<\/span> Alaska<\/span><\/a> resident, to get a Medical Marijuana Registry card, you must complete an<\/span> application<\/span><\/a> through the Division of Public Health and a signed physician\u2019s statement stating that you\u2019ve been diagnosed with one of the state\u2019s eight qualifying conditions and that they believe cannabis may be beneficial.<\/span><\/p>\n

Send your application and physician\u2019s statement into Alaska\u2019s Bureau of Vital Statistics with a nonrefundable $25 fee and a legible photocopy of your driver\u2019s license or identification card. You can find where to mail your materials through the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services Medical Marijuana Registry website,<\/span> here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Arizona<\/b><\/p>\n

If you live in<\/span> Arizona<\/span><\/a>, you can get a medical marijuana card by applying through the state\u2019s<\/span> Medical Marijuana Online Registry System<\/span><\/a>. Be ready with digital copies of photo identification and a current photograph, a completed and signed physician certification form, and a completed and signed qualifying patient attestation.<\/span><\/p>\n

Applying for a medical marijuana card costs $150, unless you are eligible for SNAP assistance and then the fee is reduced to $75. <\/span><\/p>\n

You can find Arizona\u2019s Medical Marijuana Online Registry System<\/span> here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Arkansas<\/b><\/p>\n

Although the<\/span> Arkansas<\/span><\/a> Department of Health is waiting until one month prior to when dispensaries are expected to open (which is expected to be sometime later this year, although that could change) before it begins issuing medical marijuana registry cards, you can<\/span> submit your application now<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

You\u2019ll need to fill out an application form and provide a digital copy of your physician\u2019s written certification as well as a photocopy of your Arkansas-issued driver\u2019s license or state ID. There\u2019s a nonrefundable $50 fee for each application. <\/span><\/p>\n

You can find the Arkansas Department of Health Medical Marijuana website<\/span> here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

California<\/b><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re in<\/span> California<\/span><\/a>, you\u2019ll have an easy time obtaining what you need to legally access medical marijuana. In California, a doctor can recommend medical marijuana for ten conditions and symptoms or \u201cany other chronic or persistent medical symptom.\u201d You can also register with the optional Medical Marijuana Identification Card Program. <\/span><\/p>\n

Once you obtain your doctor\u2019s recommendation, you can just take it to a dispensary to buy the medical marijuana you want. <\/span><\/p>\n

You can find the California Department of Public Health Medical Marijuana Identification Card Program website<\/span> here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Colorado<\/b><\/p>\n

Colorado<\/span><\/a> patients can apply for a medical marijuana card through an online application at Colorado\u2019s Department of Public Health & Environment. You\u2019ll need to provide a copy of your driver\u2019s license or ID card and pay a $15 processing fee. <\/span><\/p>\n

Although you can grow your own medical marijuana, if you plan to instead buy it, select a dispensary and certify that you\u2019ll only buy cannabis there. <\/span><\/p>\n

You can find the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment Medical Marijuana Registry website<\/span> here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Connecticut<\/b><\/p>\n

In<\/span> Connecticut<\/span><\/a>, the application for a medical marijuana card has to be initiated by a licensed physician, who will certify that you have one of the state\u2019s many qualifying conditions. Once your doctor submits your information, to obtain your medical marijuana card, you\u2019ll be able to log in and provide the following : <\/span><\/p>\n