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27 October 2013

The Steps To Obtain A Medical Marijuana Card And Obtaining One Is Legal

By Vick Yan


When various states ruled that marijuana could be used legally, many jumped at the opportunity to take advantage of the new law. They found that in order to enjoy this substance without the fear of breaking the law, a medical marijuana card must be obtained. However, it is not as simple and straight forward as it may seem.

With a card, individuals would be protected under this law, however it was only under specific circumstances. According to the law, certain medical conditions or symptoms are necessary for a patient to be considered eligible. The law also allows for the individual to be able to carry or transport a small predetermined amount.

The states which have passed the new law have varied conditions and guidelines to obtain one. All of them require the person wanting the card to see a doctor. Most would not want to go to their primary physician for a referral for a myriad of reasons. Since this is often the case, medical marijuana doctors specialize in or include this in with their practice offering the services to those wishing to obtain the card.

A doctor visit and referral are imperative, as all the states that passed the law have devised a list of conditions that the patient must suffer from in order to legally qualify for one. So, when a referral is obtained, the patient can then apply for the permit which if issued is good for a certain amount of time.

There have been various issues and changes as it relates to obtaining one. It has been a hot topic among legislators who feel that prior to the law existing, many suffered legally over something that really should never have been a problem. Others contend that the new law should never have been passed and is a license to do something illegal.

Many believe that, like other things, this law was enacted to create a loophole which should be closed. It allows cardholders to engage in something that they strongly believe creates other problems which are viewed as negative. This is a sensitive subject especially when it involves those with small children who are exposed to this behavior.

Regardless of which side of the fence one is on, a medical marijuana card can be obtained relatively easily. As long as the individual does not mind following the guidelines and paying the fee, it is possible to obtain one. As with anything, rules are often updated and changed and the rules to obtain one is sure to do the same.




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