Get a Maryland Medical Marijuana Card
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- Medical patients 120 g flower 36 g concentrate
- Recreational users 1.5 oz flower 12 g concentrate, 750 mg of THC edibles
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- Medical patients 0%
- Recreational users 9%
Cultivation
- Medical patients 4 plants 21+ only
- Recreational users 2 plants
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How getting a Maryland medical cannabis card works.
Go to the Maryland government page and complete your registration. Once complete, you will receive a patient number. The state may take up to three weeks to provide your patient number.
2. Meet Your Provider
Once you have your patient number, book an appointment with one of Leafwell’s doctors for a medical marijuana evaluation. The consultation fee is $99.
3. Get Approved and Receive Your Certificate
After you’re approved, one of our medical marijuana doctors will submit your certificate to the Maryland Cannabis Administration website using your patient number.
4. Get Your Maryland Medical Cannabis Card
Download your temporary Maryland medical cannabis card from your OneStop account within 90 days. You can legally purchase cannabis from a licensed dispensary with your temporary patient ID card until your physical card arrives in the mail from the state.
What are the benefits of a Maryland medical marijuana card?
Wondering how medical marijuana cards can transform Marylanders’ cannabis experiences?
| Benefit | Card | No Card |
| Purchase Cannabis |
| Possess Cannabis |
| Use Cannabis |
| Grow Cannabis |
| 0% Tax on Products |
| Lower Costs |
| Higher Possession Limits |
A few more questions about the process?
Watch this video to learn more about getting a medical marijuana card in Maryland.
How much does a MD medical card cost?
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| label | New with Leafwell | Renewal with Leafwell |
| Medical marijuana certificate | $99 | $99 |
| State application fee | $25 | $25 |
| Total | $124 | $124 |
How to qualify for the Maryland medical cannabis program
Adults aged 18 and up diagnosed with at least one qualifying medical condition may be eligible to apply for a medical marijuana ID card. Minors can also qualify, but the patient must always have at least one caregiver. Only a custodial parent or legal guardian may serve as a minor patient’s caregiver, according to the Maryland Cannabis Administration (MCA).
Medical cards are issued to medical cannabis patients diagnosed with the following qualifying medical conditions:
- Anorexia
- Cachexia (Wasting Syndrome)
- Cancer
- Chronic Pain
- Epilepsy
- Glaucoma
- HIV/AIDS
- Intractable or Severe Pain
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
- Persistent Muscle Spasms
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Severe Nausea
- Any chronic medical condition that is severe and for which other treatment options have been ineffective
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2 documents needed to apply for a Maryland medical marijuana card
- Medical Marijuana Recommendation: Once approved, your Maryland medical marijuana doctor will submit your medical marijuana certification to the state so you can complete your application.
- Proof of Identity: The following are accepted forms of identification: Maryland-issued driver’s license, state ID, military ID, or a passport with proof of Maryland residency. Out-of-state IDs are accepted with two proofs of Maryland residency.
- Medical Records (Minor Patients Only): Medical records are optional for adult applicants but are required for minor patients applying for medical marijuana cards.
Next steps after approval
Congratulations on meeting with your Maryland medical marijuana doctor and completing your medical marijuana evaluation. You’re almost there, but there are a few more state registration steps to complete to get your card. Let’s dive in!
Before You Start: What You’ll Need
- A credit or debit card for the state fee
- A valid photo ID
Download Temporary Card: Log into your OneStop account to download your temporary medical cannabis patient ID card within 90 days. You can order a physical card from the state that will be mailed to you.
Start Shopping: Legally purchase medical marijuana products from a licensed Maryland dispensary.
How to renew your medical card
The process for renewing medical marijuana cards in Maryland is similar to registering for the first time.
- Sign in to Leafwell or register as a renewal patient if you’re new to Leafwell.
- Speak to a Maryland-licensed healthcare provider online
- Get approved, and the Leafwell provider will update the state system with your renewal certificate.
- If your state card is still valid, nothing further is required.
- If your state card is expiring or expired, you must complete the renewal application process online.
- Log into your existing MCA account and open a Renewal Form. Instructions can be found here.
- Follow the prompts and pay the state’s $25 fee.
- Receive a 90-day temporary card via email that can be used to purchase medicine until your physical card arrives in the mail.
Check out our Maryland renewal page to begin the renewal process today.
Legal limitations for MD cardholders
Below are a few need-to-know medical marijuana laws enforced in Maryland. Check out our Maryland law page for more in-depth coverage of the state’s laws.
- Recreational use legal: Recreational cannabis sales became legal in Maryland on July 1, 2023, for adults 21 and over, making it the 20th state to fully legalize cannabis.
- Medical cannabis is legal: Medical cannabis became legal in 2014 when Governor Martin O’Malley signed House Bill 881 into law. The passage of this groundbreaking bill prompted the creation of the Natalie M. LaPrade Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission, now known as the Maryland Cannabis Administration (MCA), the state’s official regulatory board. Additionally, HB 881 authorized patients to possess a 30-day supply of pre-approved medical marijuana products.
- Cultivation is legal: In May 2023, Governor Wes Moore signed SB 516 into law, which allows the purchase, possession, and cultivation of cannabis. Recreational users can grow two plants.
- Benefits for cardholders in Maryland: Despite the legality of recreational use, there are advantages for patients with medical marijuana cards, including higher possession limits (up to 120 grams of cannabis flower) and lower state taxes (0% on medical marijuana products compared to 9% on products purchased for recreational use).
How to become a caregiver
A caregiver is a person who, once registered with the Maryland Cannabis Administration and in possession of a valid MCA Caregiver ID card, can purchase medicinal cannabis from a licensed Maryland dispensary on behalf of their designated medical cannabis patients and transport the legally obtained medical cannabis to the patient(s).
Minor medical cannabis patients must have at least one caregiver at all times and may have a maximum of two caregivers at any time. See the Minor Patients section for more information.
- Be at least 21 years of age at the time of registration
- Register with the Maryland Cannabis Administration. A medical marijuana patient must appoint a caregiver before registering (unless caring for a minor).
- Receive approval from the MCA.
- During registration, the caregiver must submit a valid, US government-issued photo ID and a clear, recent color photo.
- Once approved by the MCA and designated as a caregiver for a medical cannabis patient with a valid written certification from a physician registered with the MCA, the caregiver will also be required to purchase an ID card from the MCA for a fee of $25.
- A caregiver may serve a maximum of five registered medical marijuana patients at one time. A registered patient can have a maximum of two caregivers at once.
- Be a parent or legal guardian of the minor patient
- Be at least 21 years of age at the time of registration
- Register with the Maryland Cannabis Administration
- Receive approval from the Administration
- In the case of a minor patient (under 18 years of age), only the minor patient’s parents or legal guardians, aged 21 years or older, are eligible to serve as caregivers. Minor patients’ caregivers must also submit valid, US government-issued photo IDs and clear, recent color photographs as part of the registration process.
- Caregivers for minor patients must purchase ID cards from the Administration for a $25 fee.
- Caregivers serving minor patients must register with the Administration before registering the minor patient.
Can you use a Maryland medical card in other states?
If you are a resident of Maryland and are traveling out of the state, here is a list of states and territories that have reciprocity:
- Arizona
- Arkansas *
- Delaware
- Hawaii *
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Michigan (at the dispensary’s discretion)
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey *
- New Mexico
- Oklahoma *
- Puerto Rico
- Rhode Island
- U.S. Virgin Islands *
- Utah * (up to two 21-day periods in a calendar year)
- Washington, D.C.
*Visitors must complete a visiting patient application process with the state program.
Minor medical cannabis patient information
Minors can get a medical marijuana card in Maryland. An individual under 18 must always have at least one caregiver. Only a custodial parent or legal guardian may serve as a minor patient’s caregiver, according to the Maryland Cannabis Administration (MCA).
Medical records are required for minor medical cannabis patients in Maryland.
FAQs
Check out our Maryland FAQ page for more frequently asked questions.
How much does a Maryland medical marijuana certificate and card cost?
- $99 Initial certificate from Leafwell
- $99 Renewal certificate from Leafwell
- $25 State registration fee* (State registration and medical marijuana cards are valid for six years. However, the Maryland medical marijuana doctor's certification must be renewed annually.)
What medical conditions qualify for a medical marijuana card in Maryland?
- Anorexia
- Cachexia
- Cancer
- Chronic Pain
- Epilepsy
- Glaucoma
- HIV/AIDS
- Intractable or Severe Pain
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
- Persistent Muscle Spasms
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Severe Nausea
- Wasting Syndrome
- Any chronic medical condition that is severe and for which other treatment options have been ineffective
What do I need to know about applying for my medical cannabis card in Maryland online?
- Apply to the Maryland Cannabis Administration and receive a patient ID number.
- Register with Leafwell and speak to a Maryland-licensed healthcare provider online. Consultations cost $99, and you'll only be charged if approved.
- Once approved, the provider will submit your certification to the state using your MCA patient ID number.
How old do I have to be to apply for a medical marijuana card in Maryland?
You must be at least 18 years old to apply for a medical marijuana card in Maryland. Minor patients may apply with consent from a custodial parent or legal guardian. Caregivers must be 21 or older.
Can I be/have a caregiver for a medical marijuana patient in Maryland?
- Be at least 21 years of age at the time of registration.
- Be a parent or legal guardian of the patient if they are a minor.
- If you are a parent or legal guardian of a minor, you must complete your caregiver registration before registering the minor patient.
- Complete and submit an online application.
- Visit the Maryland Registry (OneStop Portal) and click Create Account under the Caregivers heading.
- As soon as you have completed and submitted an online application form, a verification email will be sent to the email address you provided on your application. You must click the verification link in the email message to verify your email account. Without performing this step, your application is not complete and will not be reviewed by the MCA.
- MCA will review completed applications, and you will receive a follow-up email advising whether or not your application has been approved. Please retain the approval email for your records. It contains your Username, which you will need to log in to the Caregiver registry (OneStop Portal), as well as your MCA Caregiver ID Number.
- Once your application has been approved, either the patient can designate you as a caregiver in the Patient registry (OneStop Portal) or you can designate the patient using their patient ID number. For detailed instructions on how to designate a patient, please see the Designating an Adult Patient section on the Caregivers page.
- Once you have registered and received MCA approval, designated (or have been designated a Caregiver by) a registered Patient, and at least one of your designated Patients has received a valid medical cannabis certification from a physician registered with MCA, you are ready to purchase an ID card.
- ID cards are required, which means you must have one before you can purchase medical cannabis from a licensed Maryland dispensary for any of your designated patients. You can log into your Caregiver registry (OneStop Portal) account to purchase an ID card for a fee of $25; the fee for replacement cards is $50.
- Caregiver Registration Instructions (Adult Patients)
- Caregiver Registration Instructions (Minor Patients)
How do I apply for the state program in Maryland?
- An email from the Maryland Cannabis Administration confirming that your certification has been accepted.
- A debit or credit card.
- US-issued government ID – such as a driver’s license, state-issued ID card, passport, or military ID.
- If the identification provided is not a Maryland driver’s license or MVA ID Card OR does not identify your current address, two of the following documents must be provided and be dated within the last 90 days.
- MVA registration card or title, or change of address card
- Utility, telephone, or cable/satellite TV bill
- Bank account statement
- Property tax bill
- Mortgage statement or proof of home ownership (Deed, Title, Bill of Sale)
- Major credit card bill (Visa, MasterCard, Wal-Mart, Target, etc.)
- Residential rental contract (lease or rental contract between landlord and tenant which includes all signatures)
- Selective Service Card
- Federal, state, or local government mail issued by the state of Maryland (i.e., Social Security, social services)
- Car insurance policy
- Paystubs (dated within 90 days)
- W-2 statements
- State of Maryland Health Insurance issued documents (i.e., Medicaid, Medicare, Maryland Health Connection)
- An electronic, hi-res copy of a clear, recent photo of yourself – including your head and shoulders and against a plain, pale background
- Once you have been approved by Leafwell physician and provided with your Maryland patient number, our physician will submit your medical marijuana certification – you do not need to do anything – our physician will provide all supporting documentation on your behalf to the Maryland Cannabis Administration (MCA).
- MCA will review your application and the certification provided by Leafwell. They will email you once you have been approved.
- Log back into your existing state account.
- Within this account, you can print your temporary MCA patient ID card. Your physical card, paid for when you first registered, will be mailed to you. Delivery times vary widely at this time. While the state claims to mail within 90 days, some patients wait up to eight months. Note: The State of Maryland charges $25 for your registration, valid for six years.
- You can purchase medical cannabis from a licensed Maryland dispensary using your temporary card with ID until the physical card arrives. The state charges $50 to replace your card if you lose it.
- When purchasing medical cannabis at a licensed dispensary, you must present either your permanent or temporary MCA ID card. The dispensary agent will verify your certification in the Administration's database before conducting any transaction.
- You may only purchase and obtain a maximum of a thirty-day supply of medical cannabis at one time.
