Caregiver Registration

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A caregiver is a person who is able to purchase medical cannabis from a licensed Maryland dispensary on behalf of his/her designated patient(s) and transport the legally obtained medical cannabis to the patient(s). Once registered, a caregiver must obtain a valid MCA Caregiver ID Card and may serve a maximum of five (5) registered patients at one time. View Details

Minor Patient Registration

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Any patient that is a Maryland resident whose provider recommends medical cannabis as a treatment option for a qualifying medical condition is eligible to register with the Maryland Cannabis Administration (MCA) as a patient. Minor patients are required by law to have at least one caregiver (a maximum of two (2) caregivers) at all times. Only the minor patient’s parents or legal guardians aged 21 years and older are eligible to serve as caregivers for the minor patient. A minor patient’s caregiver must register with the Administration prior to registering the minor patient. *The second Caregiver will need to contact MCA and provide the necessary documents (minor patient form as well as proof of guardianship) to be manually added as a Caregiver for the minor patient. View Details

Adult Patient Registration

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Any patient that is a Maryland resident over the age of 18 whose provider recommends medical cannabis as a treatment option for a qualifying medical condition is eligible to register with the Maryland Cannabis Administration (MCA) and purchase medical cannabis in the state of Maryland. Qualifying medical conditions include cachexia, anorexia, wasting syndrome, severe or chronic pain, severe nausea, seizures, severe or persistent muscle spasms, glaucoma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), or another chronic medical condition which is severe and for which other treatments have been ineffective. A non-resident may register as a patient if the individual: (1) is physically in the state, (2) is admitted to a joint Administration accredited medical facility, (3) will be dispensed medical cannabis at the medical facility during an inpatient stay, and (4) will complete the treatment prior to release. In addition, if younger than 18 years of age, the individual must also have a caregiver who is a parent or legal guardian. A non-resident may not register as a patient unless they are receiving inpatient care at a joint administration credited facility in the state. View Details