How to get a Medical Marijuana Card in CT
In June 2012, a Senate bill was signed by Governor Dannel Malloy to legalize marijuana for medical use in Connecticut. Medical marijuana is now common in Connecticut as well as 28 other States, including Washington, DC.
The law requires that a patient qualifying to use medical marijuana will not be subject to prosecution or penalties of any manner, or be denied any rights and privileges in regards to using cannabis for health purposes.
While medical marijuana is legalized, there are some rules regarding its use.
- In Connecticut, patients are allowed a maximum of 5.0 ounces a month – unless a physician directs otherwise.
- In order to purchase from a medical marijuana dispensary, patients are required to have a medical marijuana card.
- Qualifying patients cannot be confined in a correctional institution or facility under the supervision of the state’s department of correction.
Applying for a Medical Marijuana Card in Connecticut
To get started in your application for a medical marijuana card in Connecticut, start with making an appointment with a certified medical marijuana prescriber. The purpose of this is determining your qualifying condition and whether you meet the criteria for Connecticut Medical Marijuana certification.
Upon contacting a physician and being considered eligible, patients must register with Connecticut’s Medical Marijuana Program Department of Consumer Protection (DOCP).
The basic tips/ steps of getting a Connecticut Medical marijuana are explained below.
First Step – Make an Appointment
A certified prescribing professional is the only person who can initiate your card’s application. If you get approved based on any of the required medical conditions, the physician will certify and register you in the online application site. You also need to provide:
- An email address
- A valid telephone number
Second Step – Create an Account with the State
Creating an account with the state at https://portal.ct.gov/DCP/Medical-Marijuana-Program/Medical-Marijuana-Program will make it easy for you to have access to the registration system and verify that the details you gave your doctor are correct. Here, you also will answer a number of verification questions.
- Identity: You will present identification such as a driver’s license or passport.
- Residing state proof: You will do this to prove that you are a Connecticut resident if you present a document with your name and residence dated not more than 3 months ago. This could be a Medicare/Medicaid benefit statement, a bank statement, or a utility company’s computer-generated bill.