Get Your Maryland Medical Marijuana Card With GreenPot MD

The Maryland government had strict rules and laws for the use of medical marijuana and cannabis products until people started to support cannabis for treatment. In 2013, the state government of Maryland passed a law to pitch a state-regulated medical cannabis program. The name of this program was Natalie M. LaPrade Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission (MMCC). According to the medical marijuana laws in Maryland, the patients who need medical cannabis for treatment purposes can possess cannabis products. But they will need to register with Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission (MMCC) to get an MMJ ID card. This bill has been operating since December 1, 2017.
But to get recognition in front of the MMCC, the patient will need a recommendation signed by a registered physician.

What Does A Medical Marijuana ID Card Include?

A valid MMJ ID card issued by Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission includes:

• State Name
• Name of The Marijuana Program
• Designation Of Cardholder (Patient or Caregiver)
• Name Of The Cardholder
• MMCC ID Number
• Date Of Birth Of The Cardholder
• Photo Of The Cardholder
• Issued Date Of The Card
• Expiration Date Of The Card

Health Qualifying Conditions For Medical Card in Maryland

• Anorexia
• Cachexia
• Chronic Pain
• Glaucoma
• Muscle spasms
• PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)
• Seizures
• Severe Nausea
• Severe Pain
• Wasting Syndrome
• Or a lifelong medicinal ailment that is severe and for which other medications have been neutralized.

If the patient is hospice, he/she will need to qualify the below-mentioned health conditions:

• A change in cognitive and functional abilities
• Compromised Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
• Increasing weakness or fatigue
• Progressive weight loss or edema weight
• A Specific decline in condition

Documents Needed To Register With MMCC

A patient will need the following documents to register as a medical marijuana patient with Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission:

• An email account.
• A written and signed recommendation from a registered physician.
• Government-issued photo ID (PDF format)

1. A state issued identification card
2. Driver’s license
3. Military ID card
4. US Passport

• One recent colored photograph (Image Format)

Before you click or upload a photograph, you will need to make sure that:

• Don’t smile too much or make facial expressions. Your facial appearance should be neutral or you can smile genuinely.
• Don’t use photoshop tools to modify your picture.
• Don’t wear any type of head covering, such as a cap, hat, or any object,like sunglasses, or dark glasses that can cover your partial face​.
• If you have to wear glasses due to any medical reasons, please make sure that you add a note signed by your doctor while submitting documents.
• Don’t wear wireless hands-free devices or headphones.
• Look at the camera while clicking photographs.
• Permanent tattoos are acceptable for passport purposes.
• Selfies will not be accepted.
• There are many apps available on Google Play Store, the App Store, and other app providing platforms where you can get a free photographic app.
• The size of the photograph should be up to 3 MB.
• The size of the photo should be the same as the size of a driver’s license photo and a passport photo.
• Upload the image in .jpg format.
• Use a highly-rated passport photo app while clicking the photograph.
• Use a photograph that is taken within six months so that the applicant can be easily recognized.
• Use white or off white background while clicking photographs.
• Make sure your facial piercings or jewelry do not cover your face while clicking photographs.
• Don’t wear masks while clicking photographs. But make sure that a six feet distance should be maintained while someone is clicking your photograph.

• Social Security Number
• Residence Proof (PDF format)

1. Bank account statement
2. Car insurance policy
3. Credit card bills, such as MasterCard, Target, Visa, Wal-Mart, and more
4. Health Insurance documents, such as Medicare, Maryland Health Connection, Medicaid, and more
5. Mortgage statement of homeownership
6. MVA change of address card
7. MVA registration card/title
8. Paystubs dated within three months
9. Property tax bill
10. Resident lease or rental contract
11. Selective Service Card
12. Social Services IDs
13. Social Security Identification Card
14. Utility Bills
15. W-2 statements

Veterans Affairs (VA) and Medicaid Recipient Patient ID Card Fee Waiver

The eligible patients registered in the Veterans Affairs (VA) Maryland Health Care System or Maryland Medical Assistance Program can waive off $50 fee for the MMCC patient ID card. To get the benefits of the ID card fee waiver, the applicant will need to have the following documentation to apply for an MMCC patient ID card:

For Veterans Affair (VA) Enrollee:
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs ID Card (The card should not be expired at the time of registration)

For Maryland Medical Assistance Program Applicant:
The applicant should have one of the following documents:

• Medical Assistance Card issued by the state of Maryland
• A Certificate of Creditable Coverage issued by Maryland Medicaid Beneficiary Services
• ​​An Eligibility Determination Letter issued by Maryland Health Connection

Note: If you have already registered with Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission before applying for the Medical Assistance Card, you are not qualified to have the fee suspended retroactively. You will have to register as a new adult patient during the renewal to get the fee waiver benefits.

Becoming A Caregiver

A caregiver is a person who buys and regulates medical cannabis doses on behalf of a patient that is either minor or cannot consent to treatment (or an adult patient who needs a person’s additional help for daily tasks). To apply for as a caregiver, a person should:

• Be 21 years old.
• Be a resident of Maryland.
• Have residency proof.
• Be a parent or legal guardian of a minor patient
• Or designated as a caregiver by the Adult patient.
• Receive approval from the Commission
• Purchase an ID card from the Commission for a fee of $50

Possession And Cultivation

A patient with a valid marijuana ID card can possess up to a 30-day supply. A patient can purchase 4.233 ounces of dried flower or 1.3 ounces of a THC product in this supply. It can be more or less as per the doctor’s recommendation. The limit is calculated as a ROLLING 30-day limit- not by calendar month.​However, medical; marijuana cultivation for personal or medical use is still illegal.​

How are the sales of dried flowers measured?
The sale of dried cannabis flowers is measured by weight in grams. The following method is used to distribute medical cannabis products:

How To Register With Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission

Once you receive your MMJ card recommendation from our registered doctor, you need to register with the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission (MMCC) for the further process. As our process, this registration procedure also has three following steps:

Step1: Register with Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission (MMCC)
After getting certification, patients have to log in to the official portal of the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission (MMCC). If the patient does not have an MMCC account, the person will need to create a personal ID by clicking on the Register button and provide the following details:

• First and Last Name
• Valid Email ID
• Create and Confirm Password

Now submit your details by clicking on the Register button and your account will be created. After creating the account, you will need to log in so that you will be able to register with Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission (MMCC) by:

1. Clicking on one of the below mentioned button as per your designation:

• Adult Patient Registration
• Hospice Patient Registration
• Caregiver Registration
• Minor Patient Registration

2. Submit the required information and documents.

Step 2: Wait For Card Approval
After submitting your application, the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission will review your application for card approval. If your card is approved, you will receive a confirmation email from MMCC, including your User ID and Patient ID, for further processing.

Step 3: Download the Temporary MMCC Patient ID Card
After your card approval, the Maryland Marijuana Cannabis Commission will issue you a ​ temporary MMCC patient ID card. You can use this card along with a government-issued photo ID card until you get your registry identification card by mail.

**For new submitted applications and renewals, the $25 fee is non-refundable.**

Travelling With Medical Marijuana In Maryland

The state government allows the patients registered with MMCC and have MMCC ID cards to travel with their cannabis products but within the state boundaries. Here are some rules that should be followed by marijuana patients during their travel plans:

• The patient should have his/her MMCC ID card and doctor’s recommendation while travelling with cannabis products.
• The patient should have physician and lawyer’s phone numbers so that he/she will be able to make a quick call whenever needed.

Also, remember that you can not convey marijuana to federal lands because marijuana is still illegal as per federal laws, even if you have a medical cannabis card.

What Does Greenpot MD Offer?

The GreenPot MD has a long tradition of welcoming patients from all over the USA. We understand the hassle of visiting a doctor for the MMJ recommendation, so we make your process entirely online and as simple as possible so that you can get certified by a licensed marijuana doctor from the comfort of your home. Here is how we make this happen for you:

Baltimore is a major city in Maryland with a long history as a crucial seaport. Fort McHenry, known as the birthplace of the US national anthem, is situated at the mouth of its inner harbor, making this city unique from other places.

In Baltimore, a patient with an MMCC ID card can pre-order your cannabis products from ReLeaf Shop, Star Buds Baltimore, Pure Life Wellness, AmediCanna Dispensary and pick up your order at his/her convenience.

Columbia is a census-designated place in Howard County. It is one of the main neighborhoods of the Baltimore–Washington metropolitan area. It is a planned community containing ten self-contained townlets, and each unit includes several wards. The village center may contain middle and high schools. All villages have a shopping center, recreational facilities, a community center, a bike/walking paths system, and homes, making them centers of attraction.

When it comes to buying medical marijuana, a cardholder can purchase it from Remedy Columbia, gLeaf Delivery, True Wellness, Herbiculture, and more. Also, these dispensaries provide the facility for pre-ordering.

Rockville is a Maryland city near Washington, D.C. You can enjoy the tour of Rock Creek Regional Park, Meadowside Nature Center that has great scenery of nature and culture exhibitions.

A patient has many options such as gLeaf – Rockville, Harvest HOC, Peake ReLeaf, Potomac Holistics, and more where he/she can buy marijuana for treatment.