Medical Marijuana in Massachusetts
In 2012, Massachusetts became the 18th state to allow patients to purchase, grow, and consume Cannabis.
The polls were in and 63% of voters approved of Question 3: The Massachusetts Medical Marijuana Initiative. Massachusetts had finally legalized Medical Marijuana.
With Medical & Recreational dispensaries popping up at every corner, Massachusetts residents find shopping for Cannabis as easy as it is for them to grab a coffee in the morning.
In 2021 The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission claimed to have licensed 908 Marijuana Establishments. These establishments included Cultivators, Product Manufacturers, Retailers, Independent Testing Laboratories, and more.
There are now over 100,000 certified Medical Marijuana cardholders in Massachusetts that can legally relieve their medical conditions using Cannabis products.
Although not approved by the FDA, the medical conditions that qualify Massachusetts residents for an MMJ Card include Cancer, Glaucoma, Depression, Anxiety, HIV/AIDS, Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, and many others.
For a full list of medical conditions that qualify please visit: MA Legislature
Benefits of Becoming a Medical Patient
Although Recreational Cannabis is legal in the state of Massachusetts, having your very own Medical Marijuana card comes with a few advantages!
Save Money
Massachusetts prohibits sales tax for Medical Marijuana patients.
That means you’re no longer paying copious amounts in taxes and keeping more money in your pocket! Medical patients have reported saving between 20% to 30% in tax fees.
Who doesn’t love saving money!?
Many dispensaries offer special discounts and “first-time” patient rewards.
UpTop Medical Cannabis Dispensary in Framingham, Massachusetts offers 30% OFF for First-Time Patients, 40% for second-time patients, and 50% for your third purchase!
Higher Doses
MA MMJ patients have access to higher potency products and exclusive menus.
While the Recreational side of dispensaries has purchase limits, the Medical does not.
With your legal MMJ Card you’ll have access to higher doses and greater quantities of flowers, concentrates, or edibles.
Legal Protection
Possessing a registered MMJ Card can help bring peace of mind.
Most importantly it can prevent consumers from excessive fines, employment issues, and possible imprisonment.
Note: Patients must maintain active certification and registration with the Medical Use of Marijuana Program in order to be protected for medical use of marijuana under Massachusetts law.
If you have questions please contact the Medical Use of Marijuana Program (833)- 869 -6820.
To learn more about laws on Cannabis in Massachusetts visit: Massachusetts Cannabis
Safe Lab-Tested Products
Every Cannabis user has (or knows someone who has) once gotten a strange, questionable-looking bag.
When shopping at legal dispensaries the safety & quality concerns are reduced greatly. Products from legal Cannabis shops are required to be thoroughly lab tested to ensure quality, potency, and safety.
Agencies have even started establishing quantity limits, eliminating pesticides, heavy metals, microbes, and mycotoxins.
How To Get Your Medical Card in Massachusetts
Sounds like a smoke-filled dream, doesn’t it? If you are located in Massachusetts and believe you qualify for a Medical Marijuana Card, look no further.
Here is a step-by-step guide on how to get your own MMJ card and enjoy the benefits of Medical Cannabis in New England.
(you can refer to this guide any time during your MMJ card process!)
Step 1: Make a telemedicine Appointment with a licensed physician.
We recommend Alternative Wellness, a women-owned wellness center run by conscience medical professionals.
Regardless of where you live in Massachusetts, you can choose any offices or providers, along with the day and time that works best for you.
Step 2: Confirm your appointment & provide documents such as your MA State ID & proof of residency.
Step 3: Mark your calendars!
Step 4: Attend your Medical Marijuana meeting with Alternative Wellness.
Step 5: Once you’ve been approved, Alternative Wellness will submit your registration to the Cannabis Control Commission.
Step 6: The Cannabis Control Commission will confirm your registration and provide a login for the Medical Use of Marijuana Program.
Step 7: Log in to the Medical Use of Marijuana Online System
Step 8: Print your temporary MMJ ID and wait for your hard copy in the mail!
Alternative Wellness
“All visits can be done via our telemedicine platform. This is easily done on either a smartphone, tablet, or computer.
If you do not have access to any of those devices, you can still obtain your certification through a telephonic visit with the provider.
Regardless of where you live in Massachusetts, you can choose any of our offices or providers, along with the day and time that works best for you.”
What are the Restrictions on Cannabis in Massachusetts?
Ma Gov:
Only adults 21 years and older with a government-issued ID card may purchase and carry recreational marijuana. However, individuals over the age of 18 with a medical marijuana card are permitted to purchase and carry medical marijuana.
Massachusetts does not permit public consumption of marijuana.
Consumption of marijuana on federal lands or properties in the Commonwealth is prohibited.
Transportation of marijuana across the Commonwealth's borders is illegal.
Property owners reserve the right to permit or ban the use of marijuana on their property.
Cultivation of marijuana must be done out of public view in an enclosed or locked facility.
Marijuana and marijuana-infused products must be kept in a closed or locked container.
Gifting or selling marijuana to minors is illegal.
Driving under the influence of marijuana is considered illegal.
Marijuana consumption in designated non-smoking areas is illegal.
Growing more than six marijuana plants for recreational use is illegal.
Note: Patients must maintain active certification and registration with the Medical Use of Marijuana Program in order to be protected for medical use of marijuana under Massachusetts law.
If you have questions please contact the Medical Use of Marijuana Program at (833)- 869 - 6820.
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