NuggMD Patient FAQs — Maryland

NuggMD Maryland connects prospective patients with state-licensed medical cannabis doctors for required medical evaluations conducted online from home.

Visit a state-licensed physician like those at NuggMD Maryland who conducts a medical evaluation, reviews medical records, and maintains their own documentation.

Order your medical marijuana ID by logging into your Maryland MMCC account.

Yes, providers must be certified with the MMCC to issue medical marijuana certifications.

NuggMD offers low-cost, no-risk evaluations. You are never charged if you don't qualify for cannabis treatment.

The state charges a $25 fee for a six-year registration, in addition to evaluation costs.

Qualifying residents must be diagnosed with a debilitating medical condition, evaluated by a state-certified practitioner, be at least 18 years old or a minor with an adult caregiver, and have Maryland residency or reside in a Maryland treatment center.

Certifications may be issued for debilitating or chronic diseases causing: anorexia, cachexia, glaucoma, PTSD, seizures, severe or chronic pain, severe nausea, severe or persistent muscle spasms, wasting syndrome, or another chronic medical condition that is severe and for which other treatments have been ineffective.

This is up to your practitioner, who can issue certifications for "another chronic medical condition that is severe and for which other treatments have been ineffective."

Medical marijuana in Maryland isn't reimbursable by any private, public, or VA insurance plans at this time.

Card holders access safe, tested medicine with shorter lines and guaranteed availability. Additional benefits include lower taxes than recreational consumers, at-home delivery access, ability to purchase higher THC products, cultivate additional home plants, and receive proper medical guidance.

Yes, you can apply with any government-issued ID, but non-Maryland ID holders must provide proof of Maryland residency.

Your provider can issue certification after finishing your evaluation, but Maryland's state review can take up to 30 days for approval (though usually faster).

The MMCC registration approval process takes up to 30 days. After this, you can see a doctor and obtain written certification.

Yes, you have the right to see any Maryland-certified practitioner registered as a Certifying Healthcare Provider with the state.

Renewal evaluation costs match initial evaluation costs. You are only charged if approved.

Medical marijuana cards last six years in Maryland, but you must renew your written certification annually.

You are only charged for your evaluation if approved. NuggMD believes evaluation costs should not be a barrier to accessing qualified medical cannabis doctors.

You are not charged if unapproved. Full refunds available within 30 days for Maryland residents if certification isn't completed by the MMCC. Refunds unavailable once your doctor uploads certification to the MMCC's registry. Email support@nuggmd.com with "Refund Request" for pre-upload refunds. Processing takes 3-5 business days. Refunds unavailable more than 30 days after evaluation.

There are currently no restrictions on medical marijuana product types. Patients and adults over 21 can purchase flowers, concentrates, edibles, capsules, tinctures, and topicals.

The only legal source is licensed dispensaries in Maryland.

You must be 21 years old for recreational dispensary purchases. Medical patients 18 and older with valid written certification and MMCC Patient ID can buy from licensed medical dispensaries.

Adults 21+ can purchase up to 1.5 ounces of flower, 12 grams of concentrate, or cannabis products not exceeding 750 mg THC. Medical patients 18+ are limited to 120 grams of dried flower or 36 grams of THC product in a 30-day rolling period.

Adults 21+ can possess up to 1.5 ounces of flower, 12 grams of concentrate, or cannabis products not exceeding 750 mg THC. Medical patients 18+ are limited to 120 grams of dried flower or 36 grams of THC product in a 30-day rolling period.

Adults 21+ can gift up to 1.5 ounces of flower, 12 grams of concentrate, or cannabis products not exceeding 750 mg THC to other adults 21+. No goods, money, or services can be exchanged.

No, cannabis use is permitted only at private residences.

Maryland medical cannabis dispensaries may offer delivery services to medical patients only.

This depends on the destination state's reciprocity rules. Some states don't allow it. Check your destination state's regulations.

No, you must be registered as a Maryland patient to buy medical cannabis in the state.

Maryland allows MMJ patients to travel with cannabis anywhere throughout the state, except federal property in Maryland. They cannot travel over state lines, as this subjects travelers to federal drug trafficking laws. Never drive under the influence or with an open container.

Maryland permits medical cannabis patients to cultivate up to four plants indoors per household. Caregivers can grow up to two plants and may gift up to 1.5 ounces of flower to patients or individuals over 21.

There are no employment protections for medical or recreational marijuana users in Maryland. Testing positive for cannabis can result in termination.

No, Maryland residents cannot own firearms and have MMJ IDs. Federal Gun Control Act states "unlawful users" of Scheduled substances cannot be law-abiding gun owners. Cannabis is Schedule 1, so Maryland MMJ patients are considered "unlawful users." Maryland law enforcement will block firearm transactions for MMJ patients.

Maryland patients technically don't need to inform law enforcement of cannabis possession or consent to searches. If cannabis is found, have your patient ID ready.

No, cannabis is Schedule 1 federally, so possession and use violate federal law. The U.S. Department of Justice can prosecute Maryland MMJ patients. However, federal budget legislation since 2014 prohibits the DOJ from spending federal funds to prosecute entities complying with their state's medical marijuana program.

Log into the online MMCC platform and report it. The MMCC will send a replacement card for a $50 fee.

Contact the Maryland Cannabis Administration at mdh.infoandregistration@maryland.gov or 1-844-421-2571.

Maryland patients must notify the MCA within a 3-day window of address changes.

Individuals 21 years or older who receive MCA approval can become medical cannabis caregivers. Caregivers of minor patients must be the parent or legal guardian.

The minimum age is 21 years old.

Yes, if they meet medical criteria for qualifying conditions. Minor MMJ patients must have their parent or guardian designated as a caregiver.

Yes, Maryland MMJ patients can designate up to two caregivers. Caregivers can care for up to five patients.

A patient can have up to two caregivers, and a caregiver can care for up to five patients.