Under what circumstances can a person use marijuana for medicinal purposes legally?
In order to legally use marijuana for medicinal purposes, states generally require a person to have a prescription or some other form of permission from a physician. The states also commonly require a person to provide proof of residency in order to qualify as a patient under that state’s medical marijuana laws.
The requirements for legal use of marijuana for medicinal purposes depend on the state.
Some states also have established patient registries, where medical marijuana patients are required to register in order to legally use, cultivate, possess, or distribute medical marijuana under state laws. In some states, medical marijuana users must obtain membership cards, which they are instructed to carry with them to show to police officers in the event they are stopped while possessing marijuana for medical purposes.
Additional Medical Marijuana FAQs
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In Which States is Medical Marijuana Legal?
A: As of June 2010, 14 states had enacted laws to legalize the possession, use, distribution, and cultivation of marijuana for medical use. They included Alaska , … More -
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Is Medical Marijuana Legal Under Federal Law?
A: Marijuana is illegal under federal law, even if it is possessed for approved medical reasons pursuant to state medical marijuana laws. However, inconsistencies in how … More -
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Can I Get In Trouble Under Drug Possession Laws If I Have Medical Marijuana?
A: State medical marijuana laws do not give a person unlimited rights to use, possess, transport, or distribute marijuana. Medical marijuana patients and providers must … More -
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What kinds of diseases or conditions generally qualify for medical marijuana?
A: People use medical marijuana for a wide variety of diseases and medical conditions. For example, many cancer sufferers find smoking marijuana helps decrease nausea … More -
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When is a Medical Marijuana Dispensary Legal?
A: A medical marijuana dispensary, also called “growing collective,” “medical marijuana club,” or “medical marijuana clinic,” is a … More -
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How Can I Get Medical Marijuana? Can I Buy It?
A: Medical marijuana is generally obtained by approved patients from medical marijuana dispensaries or cooperatives. These operations most often are forbidden from … More -
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How much medical marijuana can a person legally have?
A: The amount of marijuana a person or their primary caregiver may legally possess for medical reasons depends on their state’s medical marijuana law. In … More -
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How Does a Person Become an Authorized Medical Marijuana Provider?
A: The rules for becoming an authorized medical marijuana provider vary from state to state. Some states allow for the operation of medical marijuana dispensaries, … More -
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Can I Grow My Own Medical Marijuana?
A: Most states with laws permitting the use of medical marijuana also allow patients and/or their caregivers to cultivate their own marijuana plants. As of June 2010, … More -
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Can medical marijuana patients or cardholders travel across state lines with marijuana?
A: Medical marijuana patients may face federal and local charges of transporting marijuana if they cross state lines with the drug. This is true even if the states … More
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