Medical Marijuana FAQ

In most U.S. states with medical marijuana programs, patients need to renew their medicinal marijuana card every year. There are, of course, states with slightly different rules and regulations regarding renewing medical marijuana cards. We'll discuss this in more detail in this comprehensive state-by-state guide about how to renew your…

A significant majority of American states now have a medical marijuana program. Millions of people have completed their applications and gained their MMJ cards. One of the key components of the process is receiving a doctor’s written certification. In most states with programs, you can’t complete the online form without…

Many states either have a medical marijuana card program in place or have one in the works, but as frustrating as it may be for medical cannabis patients, not all states with MMJ card programs will accept an out-of-state medical card. This can become especially tricky for medical marijuana patients…

Interestingly, no requirement within state laws say you must be a United States citizen to get a medical marijuana card. Therefore, you have access to cannabis as long as you’re a resident of the state you're applying for an MMJ card in. In other words, non-U.S. citizens can apply for…

Although medical marijuana is legal in a growing number of states, it remains a federally prohibited substance. The Controlled Substances Act of 1970 classifies marijuana as a Schedule I drug; therefore, having an MMJ card could disqualify you from certain forms of employment, housing assistance, owning a gun, or having…

A significant majority of American states now have fully functional medical marijuana programs. For anyone seeking an alternative method of managing the symptoms of certain medical conditions, getting their MMJ card seems like a no-brainer. This is even the case in states that have legalized recreational cannabis. After all, cardholders…