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Since 2019, The Sanctuary Wellness Institute has helped tens of thousands of people get a medical marijuana card and access the treatment they need. The doctors we are affiliated with in Washington D.C. have extensive experience in the medical marijuana space, and our phone staff is happy to answer your questions about the Washington D.C. medical marijuana program.
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Apply for a medical marijuana card through the DC Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA) online portal. There is no fee for a digital card, while a physical card costs $10.
Once your application is approved, you’ll be emailed a digital registration card. If you purchase a physical card, it will be mailed to you.
Washington D.C. does not hold prospective medical cannabis patients to a list of qualifying conditions. Instead, doctors can recommend medical marijuana for any patient whom they believe it would benefit. In addition, patients who’re 21 and over can certify themselves for medical cannabis.
This was a great experience. I had no idea how helpful, knowledgeable and friendly the staff was. I have been in this program and only one month and feel so much better. Highly recommended.
Lisa C.
Definitely not what I expected, I highly, highly recommend this place. I went in, waited a few minutes, had a really informative talk, and was ready to go after that.
Henry S.
Very friendly and helpful staff. The doctor that did my evaluation was professional, friendly, and informative. The whole process was efficient.️
Jaclyn M.
There are seven marijuana dispensaries operating in Washington D.C.. As a registered patient or caregiver, you can purchase a variety of products, including edibles, topicals, tinctures, and cannabis flower, and you can buy up to eight ounces of cannabis per 30-day period.
Washington D.C.'s medical marijuana program was established in 2010 when the Legalization of Marijuana for Medical Treatment Amendment Act was passed. The law allows patients with debilitating medical conditions to access marijuana for therapeutic purposes.
Under the program, patients must obtain a recommendation from a licensed physician (or self-certify) and apply for a medical marijuana card through the DC Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration. Once registered, patients can purchase marijuana from licensed dispensaries throughout the region.
In Washington D.C., medical marijuana patients must renew their MMJ cards every two years. To renew your card, complete the following steps:
A caregiver is someone who assists a qualifying medical marijuana patient with the purchase, transport, administration, and/or cultivation of medical marijuana. In Washington D.C., caregivers must be at least 18 years old.
To become a caregiver in Washington D.C., complete the following steps:
Yes, you can get your DC medical card online. The state allows marijuana evaluations to be conducted via telemedicine.
As of August 2024, the state does not charge a fee for MMJ cards unless you purchase a physical one, in which case you must pay $10.
The ABCA can take up to 30 days to process an MMJ card application. After you apply, you’ll be emailed a temporary digital registration card that you can use while your application is under review. Once it’s approved, you’ll either be emailed a permanent digital card or mailed a physical card, depending on the type you applied for. It can take two to three weeks for a physical card to arrive in the mail.
Yes, you can get a medical card for anxiety in DC if your evaluating physician deems it appropriate or you self-certify for it.
Yes, a minor can get a medical card in DC as long as they designate a caregiver and a parent or guardian submits a medical cannabis patient application on their behalf.
In DC, medical marijuana patients can buy up to eight ounces of cannabis per 30-day period.
Adults who’re 21 and older can purchase recreational cannabis from DC dispensaries without a medical card, but you’ll need an MMJ card to purchase medical cannabis.
DC adults who’re 21 and older can cultivate up to six cannabis plants (no more than three of which are mature) per residence.
Yes, you can use a Virginia medical card to purchase medical marijuana from DC dispensaries.
Whether you can use your Washington D.C. medical card in another state will depend on that state's reciprocity laws. Some states honor out-of-state medical cards, while others don't. Be sure to research other states' cannabis laws before traveling.
Yes, recreational marijuana is legal in DC for adults 21 and over.
In DC, medical cards are valid for two years.
To renew your Washington D.C. medical marijuana card, you must first schedule a renewal evaluation with a medical marijuana doctor, which you can do through The Sanctuary. Once you’re approved, you can submit a renewal application through the ABCA online portal.
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