Medical Marijuana Card
Certifications in Maryland

In the state of Maryland the medical cannabis laws in place designate it as legal when used medicinally. However possession of medical cannabis still remains a Federal violation. While the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has the authority to enforce federal cannabis laws, in 2014 the federal budget legislation began prohibiting the DOJ from interfering with the implementation of state medical cannabis programs. Since then the courts have consistently followed the statutory provision to protect  “individuals who engaged in conduct permitted by state medical marijuana laws and who fully complied with such laws.” U.S. v. McIntosh, 833 F.3d 1163 (9th Cir. 2016).​ Each year the federal budget legislation does have to be reauthorized.

MMCC ID cards that were issued after January 1, 2019 expire after 3 years. Provider recommendation is only certified for 1 year and must be renewed annually. The MMCC ID card expiration date is not the same as the provider recommendation expiration date.

Your provider may suggest follow ups to manage your condition at specific intervals but you will need to have a follow up evaluation at least every year to meet the requirements set by MMCC.

The provider will review medical records and complete an examination. If the provider believes your condition meets the criteria set forth by MMCC as a qualifying condition, you will immediately be issued a certification and entered into the MMCC database. At this point you will be able to visit a licensed dispensary.

After certification, the provider will determine the quantity of THC and flower needed to treat your condition. This quantity will be based on a rolling 30 day calendar.