Indopedia All Things Marijuana
Maryland’s first legal medical marijuana crop is finally growing after years of delays. Industry officials estimate the drug will be available for purchase by early 2018. Here’s what you need to know:
How can I get it?
First, you must register as a patient with the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission. For children to receive medical cannabis, at least one parent or guardian must register as a caregiver.
Then you need a certification from a doctor who is already registered with the commission. An expansion of the law also allows nurse practitioners, dentists, podiatrists and midwives to certify patients to use medical cannabis.
Dispensaries will check an online database of certifications before selling marijuana to patients. The registry is available on the cannabis commission’s website.
How do I find a doctor who will recommend marijuana?
The medical marijuana law is written with the idea that patients may use cannabis if it is recommended by their health-care providers….
