To get started, you must first register with the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission (MMCC). The MMCC is responsible for verifying Maryland state residency and issuing medical cannabis IDs.

What you’ll need to register:

• Registration fee ($50 payable by card only)
• Valid email address
• Photo ID (upload to your patient portal required)
• If your address has recently changed, you will also need to provide two proofs of address.

Once your registration has been processed, the MMCC will send an approval email. This email will also contain an MMCC identification number, which will be important in the next step.

The second step is to consult with a certifying health provider. A medical cannabis consultation is much like a doctors visit. Dr. Joanne, a certified nurse practitioner will evaluate and certify eligible patients.

What you’ll need to get certified:

• Qualified Condition Certification fee $99/1 yr ($50 renewal)
• Photo ID
• Medical documentation for qualifying pre-existing condition  (documents must be dated within the last 90 days) or we can evaluate you for an additional fee of $50.
• Your MMCC identification number issued by the MMCC

Once you have been certified, the MMCC will mail your medical cannabis ID card. In the meantime, you may visit a dispensary with your MMCC Certification or a temporary ID card (printable from your MMCC patient portal).

The final step is to visit a MMCC dispensary. Once you have obtained both your registration and certification, you can now shop at local dispensaries.

It is important to note that medical cannabis treatment is a personalized journey. Medical cannabis patients have the freedom to tailor their medicines in a unique way. We recommend brushing up on some cannabis basics before your first visit to a dispensary.

Here’s what you’ll need on your first visit to a dispensary:

• Photo ID
• MMCC ID card or MMCC Certification