What is the process?
A patient that wishes to register with the Department of Consumer Protection’s Medical Marijuana Program must first make an appointment with a physician or an advanced practice registered nurse. Once a qualifying condition has been established, we begin the application process by scheduling a 15-minute telemedicine appointment. The telemedicine appointment will be scheduled via Tebra (similar to Zoom). Online forms will be sent to the patient to complete electronically before the scheduled call time. During the call, the patient’s application will be submitted to the state, they will receive an email immediately, and the patient must finish their application to the state. Once completed the card will be EMAILED in a few days.
What are the costs?
The cost for a first time patient appointment is $149.00, for Veterans it is $125.00, and annual Renewals cost $99.00. There is NO longer an annual $100.00 state registration fee.
Does my condition qualify?
I don’t want to smoke or get high, what are my options?
There are also many options available for patients who do not want to get “high”. Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the primary psychoactive phytocannabinoid in cannabis. While it has been shown to have medical benefits, such as analgesic properties, muscle relaxant features, and anti-inflammatory effects, some patients turn to the primary non-psychoactive phytocannabinoid found in cannabis, cannabidiol (CBD). CBD is known to counter the psychoactive effects of THC, and the dispensary stocks many products that are a combination of CBD/THC. Together, they have a synergistic relationship where THC boosts the way CBD works in the body, without the “high.”
How long does the process take?
Once the Telehealth visit is done and the patient has completed their Biznet application, they will receive their permanent card in about 2-4 days.
What is CBD and how does it work?
What about drug testing?
to hire someone or decide to fire someone, or penalize that person solely because
they are qualified to use medical marijuana. However, an employer may refuse to
hire or discharge a qualifying patient if required by federal law or funding
requirements. An employer can also prohibit the use of intoxicating substances
throughout the work day and they may discipline an employee for being
intoxicated while at work. If patients’ have any further questions or concerns
regarding this, they should check with their employer.
Can I have a gun permit and a medical marijuana certificate?
marijuana use. Although there is nothing in the state law prohibiting the possession of a medical marijuana certificate, there is within federal law. It has
been seen that federal law is upheld despite a state’s legalization of medical marijuana.
Will I be on a list others can see?
information.