As of July 1, 2023, recreational cannabis is now available to purchase in Maryland. Within six months of recreational legalization in Maryland, cannabis sales reached nearly $700 million, with medical sales increasing by over $200 million in five months.

Since the Natalie M. LaPrade Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission (MMCC) was initiated in 2015, state university graduates in Maryland created apps that track cannabis strain effects to report to other users. Otha Smith III and a team of techies used personal experience to create the app.

“Smith said he was overwhelmed by a variety of cannabis products when he first became a patient registered with the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission as an alternative to using opioids to manage pain that stems from a car crash in 2003 in which he was ejected from the vehicle,” reports The Gazette.

While residents are making progressive cannabis apps, the state is changing arrest protocol when it comes to cannabis. In July 2020, a state judge ruled that the Baltimore Police Department can no longer arrest any resident on the basis of the smell of cannabis as probable cause.

The ruling, “builds on a ruling last summer by the same court that an officer could not arrest and search someone based on an observation of an amount of marijuana that is fewer than 10 grams, which is within the range that was decriminalized in 2014,” reports the Baltimore Sun.

As Maryland moves forward with medical cannabis apps and decriminalization efforts, residents of the Free State continue to openly benefit from the plant’s many healing properties.

It’s simple. Use the form at the top of this page to begin the process, and CannaMed will start setting you up with a physician who can evaluate your health and confirm your condition.

To qualify for medical marijuana in Maryland you must be at least 18 years of age, be a Maryland resident, have a valid government-issued ID, and have one of the qualifying conditions.

The medical marijuana evaluation and approval with CannaMed are $199, with a full guarantee that if not approved you will get your money back. The state of Maryland charges a $150 fee for the card application and registration, which is not necessarily guaranteed.

To qualify for medical marijuana in Maryland you must be at least 18 years of age, be a Maryland resident, have a valid government-issued ID, and have one of the qualifying conditions.

The following conditions qualify for medical cannabis in Maryland: cachexia or wasting syndrome, anorexia, severe or chronic pain, severe nausea, seizures or persistent muscle spasms associated with conditions like epilepsy or multiple sclerosis (MS), glaucoma, PTSD, and any chronic or debilitating disease or medical condition that results in a patient being admitted into hospice or receiving palliative care.

Patients diagnosed with severe conditions where other more traditional medical treatments have been ineffective may also qualify.

Yes, anxiety is a qualifying condition for medical marijuana in Maryland.

Yes, you must be a resident of Maryland to obtain a medical marijuana card. To be approved for a medical cannabis license in Maryland, an applicant must provide either a state driver’s license or identification card to prove they live at a specific address.

You can use your Maryland medical cannabis card in some other states. Check the local laws of the state you’re visiting to determine if your medical card is valid in that state.

Yes, as of July 1, 2023, adults over the age of 21 can now purchase cannabis from a licensed dispensary without a card.

If you are not approved by a CannaMed, practitioner, your consultation is free!

We have a very high approval rate. However, if you are not approved, you will be refunded in full.

Maryland has issued pre-approval to over 102 dispensaries. You can see alist of Maryland dispensaries here.

There are a wide variety of products that medical cannabis patients in Maryland can choose from at the dispensary. Maryland currently allows card-holding patients to purchase all types of medicinal cannabis. Once you obtain a card, you can purchase raw cannabis flower, tinctures, oils, concentrates, topicals, vapes, pre-rolls, and edibles.

A consultation with CannaMed takes only 10-15 minutes. Afterwards, the MMCC must review and approve your application, which can take 30 days or more.

The state card is valid for six years. However, the state requires patients to be certified annually. CannaMed will get in touch with you when your certification is approaching its expiration to help you set up a renewal consultation.

Yes, you can renew your medical card with CannaMed. Maryland medical cannabis patients must be recertified every three years. CannaMed will get in touch with you when your certification is approaching its expiration to help you set up a renewal consultation.