Massachusetts medical marijuana card FAQ

How to get a temporary card

Once you’re approved for the medical cannabis program, you will be sent an email notification. By printing it on paper, you actually get a temporary card that can be used for buying cannabis until you receive the card.

How to renew medical marijuana card Massachusetts

To renew your medical cannabis card, you must go through the same procedure you had when you opened your first card. You should do this in advance to avoid the situations when your old card has already been canceled, and the update card is not yet confirmed.

Where can i go and get my id card

You don’t need to go anywhere or find anyone to give you a MASS medical marijuana card. Just wait until it is sent to you by mail within 1-2 weeks after the confirmation of your status.

How to get medical grade marijuanas in MA

Despite the fact that recreational marijuana is legalized in the state, you can get access to the medical sorts of cannabis-containing products only through participation in the MMJ MA program. The opportunity to access the high-quality medical products is one of the main reasons why patients are advised to register officially instead of using cannabis as a recreational user.

Can you buy medicinal cannabis with the doctor's recommendation before the card arrives?

Yes, you can print the approval and buy medical marijuana, presenting it to the dispensary workers. As soon as your plastic card is delivered to your mail, you can utilize the printed sheet and start using the card for making purchases in the certified dispensaries.

How long does it take to get an approval email for marijuana id card?

Applications for the state medical marijuana program are considered on a first-come-first-served basis. Within a few days, you will receive a confirmation that your card is activated, after which it will be sent to you by mail.

How long for my card to arrive?

Medical marijuana card will be delivered by mail within 1-2 weeks.

Can I use my out-of-state marijuana identification card to purchase medical marijuana in Massachusetts state?
No. Only certified patients with a MA state Registry Identification Card may purchase approved medical marijuana products in Massachusetts state.
Can I get a certification from my primary physician, even if they aren’t registered with the state program?
No, you must receive your certification from a Massachusetts registered practitioner.
Can I get a med card without a Massachusetts ID?
You will need to possess a valid Massachusetts state ID or driver’s license to apply for a medical card in Massachusetts. If you do not possess a MA state ID, you will instead need to be able to produce proof of residency within MA along with your out-of-state U.S. photo ID.
Once I receive my certification and get my card from the state, where can I purchase medical cannabis in Massachusetts State?

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Reasons for being denied medicinal cannabis card

You may be denied medical cannabis card in the state if:
● You are under 18 years of age;
● Your diagnosis is not on the list of acceptable conditions;
● Your doctor has not confirmed the need for such therapy;
● You are not a resident of the state;
● There are serious drug crimes in your biography.

Any refusal by the authority regulating the medical marijuana in the state must be justified and supported by the relevant law.

How to Register as a Caregiver

To register as a caregiver in the state, you must be an adult state resident. As a caregiver, you can only serve one patient.

How many people in Massachusetts have a medical cannabis card

To date, the medical cannabis program in Massachusetts counts:
● Over 60000 active patients;
● Over 7000 caregivers.
You can become one of them by contacting Dr. Weedy.

Can I use my MJ card in another state 2021

No. To date, Massachusetts doesn’t interact with other states on the medical cannabis program.

Can I use my weed id card another state in Massachusetts

No. Travelling to other states, you won’t be able to use your card for buying medical cannabis there.
Can you get a weed id card Massachusetts live in a different state
No. To date, Massachusetts doesn’t interact with the medical cannabis program.

Can I look up if an employee has medical marijuana card

The register of medical mj card holders is confidential. No outsider can check on it, including your employer.

Can I be fired if I have my cannabis card

You can’t be fired for holding a medical cannabis card. However, your employer can sanction you (up to and including dismissal) if you use medical cannabis during the working hours (in case that it is expressly prohibited by law).

Can felons get a weed ID card

People with previous criminal background check may qualify for the medical cannabis program in the state. However, their biography will be subject to a careful analysis. And if it comes out that there is a person with a drug felony, they will be denied a medical cannabis card.

Can you buy a gun in Massachusetts if you have a weed card

Practice is ambiguous, but the holders of the medical cannabis card can actually be denied possession of a gun or hunting license.

Can you own a gun with a medical cannabis card

You can own guns with medical cannabis card, but keep in mind that the local state law conflicts with the federal gun laws.

Can you smoke marijuana in public with an ID MJ card

Since smoking in public places is forbidden, the same applies to smoking cannabis. You can only smoke weed in the areas specifically designed for smoking or on your own territory.

How many plants can I grow

To date, the allowed number of plants for the medical marijuana program participants doesn’t exceed 6 bushes.

Drug testing with medical weed card

In Massachusetts, an employer has the right to drug test the workers. At the same time, the issue of medical marijuana is rather controversial. On the one hand, an employee can’t be discriminated against for disability (medical cannabis is used for controlling chronic debilitating conditions). But this is only true if the nature of the work doesn’t imply the control of drug use at the federal level. For example, if we’re talking about a truck driver, for whom the use of drug (including cannabis) is controlled at the federal level, the employer has the right to conduct such drug test marijuana medical card and make a further decision about the fate of the employee based on its result.

Do you need a medical weed card to enter dispensary

No. You’re free to enter the dispensaries if you're not going to buy weed. You will need the card (or a printed email confirmation) only if you (as a patient or a caregiver) want to purchase cannabis in the dispensaries.

Can I use my out-of-state marijuana identification card to purchase medical marijuana in Massachusetts state?
No. Only certified patients with a MA state Registry Identification Card may purchase approved medical marijuana products in Massachusetts state.
Can I get a certification from my primary physician, even if they aren’t registered with the state program?
No, you must receive your certification from a Massachusetts registered practitioner.
Can I get a med card without a Massachusetts ID?
You will need to possess a valid Massachusetts state ID or driver’s license to apply for a medical card in Massachusetts. If you do not possess a MA state ID, you will instead need to be able to produce proof of residency within MA along with your out-of-state U.S. photo ID.
Once I receive my certification and get my card from the state, where can I purchase medical cannabis in Massachusetts State?

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