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FadeMD simplifies the process of getting a medical marijuana card in your State. Register and speak with a medical professional today.
A licensed medical professionals will review your application and provide a cannabis consultation.
Upon approval, your medical professional will follow State guidelines to certify you for your medical marijuana card.
Receive full dispensary access, renewal reminders, and ongoing treatment options from your provider.
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Medical patients can be 18 years or older for dispensary access.
Medical users have access to better quality and higher strength products.
Save around 9% on medical marijuana taxes in Maryland.
A medical marijuana card offers enhanced legal protections in Maryland.
FadeMD is the leader in matching patients with medical marijuana professionals. Read patient experiences with FadeMD here.
As of July 1, 2023, recreational cannabis is available for purchase in Maryland. Within six months, cannabis sales reached nearly $700 million, with medical sales increasing by over $200 million in five months. Since the establishment of the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission (MMCC) in 2015, state university graduates have developed apps to track and report cannabis strain effects. Otha Smith III, inspired by his own experience managing pain with cannabis, created one such app.
Additionally, in July 2020, a state judge ruled that the Baltimore Police Department cannot arrest residents based solely on the smell of cannabis. This builds on a previous ruling that officers cannot arrest someone for possessing less than 10 grams of marijuana, decriminalized in 2014. As Maryland advances in medical cannabis technology and decriminalization efforts, residents continue to benefit from the plant's healing properties.
Maryland has a handful of qualifying conditions that make patients eligible for a medical cannabis card, including:
Additionally, the state allows any other “chronic medical condition which is severe and for which other treatments have been ineffective,” as acceptable eligibility for card approval.
Begin by registering as a new patient with the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission (MMCC) and paying the $25 state fee. Upon registration, you'll receive a PIN required by your doctor to issue your written certification. Provide basic information and upload a valid government-issued ID with your Maryland address, along with a clear photo of yourself against a white background.
Then, register and complete your application through FadeMD. Upon approval, your doctor will certify you online by entering your information into the state database. Once this process is completed by your doctor, the state will review your application.
Upon approval, you'll receive an email notification prompting you to log back into your account and print your temporary MMJ ID.
Caregivers in Maryland must be at least 21 years old and register with the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission (MMCC) for a $50 fee, providing proof of Maryland residency with a valid driver’s license or state ID card.
Upon receiving their MMCC Caregiver ID Card, caregivers can purchase medical cannabis from Maryland dispensaries and deliver it to their patient(s). MMCC regulations stipulate that caregivers can only serve up to five patients, and patients may have a maximum of two caregivers simultaneously. However, minor patients (those under 18) must always have at least one caregiver, who must be their parent or legal guardian. Caregivers must register with the MMCC first before registering the minor patient.
To renew your Maryland medical marijuana card with FadeMD, schedule a renewal appointment with one of our physicians. They'll confirm your need for medical cannabis and guide you through the renewal process. We'll remind you when it's time for your appointment, or you can contact our Customer Service Department for assistance and a renewal discount.
A Maryland medical marijuana card itself is valid for up to six years, but patients must re-certify annually.
The legal amount a Maryland resident can possess is based on a doctor’s recommendation, according to the state, noting that “the certification issued by a provider for a patient identifies the amount of dried flower and THC that the patient may purchase in a 30-day period.”
Cultivation is not currently permitted under Maryland law.
The Justice Department proposed a new rule to reclassify marijuana as a Schedule III drug, which would ease federal restrictions on cannabis if approved. This reclassification would not legalize or decriminalize marijuana nationwide but would place it on the same regulatory level as ketamine and anabolic steroids. Currently, marijuana is classified as a Schedule I drug, meaning it has "no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse." The proposed change would recognize marijuana as having "a moderate to low potential for physical and psychological dependence."
The proposal initiates a months-long comment and administrative period before any changes take effect. This follows President Biden's 2022 request for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Justice Department to review marijuana's classification. HHS found credible scientific evidence supporting marijuana's medical use. The notice of proposed rulemaking reflects the attorney general's agreement with HHS's recommendation. President Biden hailed the move as "monumental," emphasizing marijuana policy as a priority of his administration, which has also worked to pardon those convicted of simple possession.
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