The Legal Nature of a Medical Marijuana Card in North Dakota

More and more states are starting to bring medical marijuana to a vote, often allowing individuals in those states to access marijuana to help with their conditions. This is the case in North Dakota – if you’re interested in using marijuana for your condition and you’re a North Dakota resident, you may be eligible for a North Dakota med card. Here are the four things you should know about when it comes to getting a medical marijuana card in North Dakota.

1. Qualifying Diagnosis

As with any other state that has medical marijuana, you’ll need a diagnosis from the list of qualifying diagnoses to get approved for a medical marijuana card. North Dakota has a fairly extensive list of qualifying medical conditions, which may include:

• Cancer
• HIV/AIDS
• Crohn’s Disease
• Anorexia and Bulimia
• Tourette Syndrome
• Neuropathy
• Migraine

This isn’t a complete list, and North Dakota is still in the process of adapting and changing their medical marijuana laws. That means the qualifying diagnoses may change regularly as North Dakota decides on a full list of qualifying conditions, so it’s good to keep an eye on the list.

2. Dispensary Options

You can visit any medical cannabis dispensary across the state of North Dakota to purchase your medical cannabis. Remember that you need to buy your cannabis at the dispensary for it to be considered legal. In North Dakota, there are no sweeping requirements for the products at medical cannabis dispensaries. You may find any of these:

• Whole flower
• Pre-rolls
• Concentrates
• Tinctures
• Vape
• Topicals

Talk to your doctor about what types of cannabis might be right for your specific needs, including different strains and ingestion methods.

3. Renewal Time and Fees

You will need to renew your medical marijuana card after a period of time. Typically, this is one year, although the time may vary. When it comes time to renew your medical marijuana card, you should get a notification by email and you may also get a notification in the mail. Make sure you renew at least 45 days before the card expires so that there’s no lapse in coverage.

4. Medical Marijuana for Minors

In North Dakota, a “minor” is considered to be someone under 19. In most states, the cutoff point is 18, but in North Dakota, anyone under the age of 19 will need to have a parent or guardian apply for medical marijuana on their behalf. Those under 19 can still receive medical marijuana coverage, but their caretaker will need to apply instead.

Conclusion

There are a number of legal requirements that someone may need to meet in order to get a medical marijuana card in North Dakota, but these requirements aren’t difficult to meet. If you have a genuine medical condition that you believe may qualify for a medical marijuana card, you should definitely pursue it. With this information, you may be more likely to get through the medical marijuana process in North Dakota a little more easily.