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Maryland medical marijuana card

Maryland medical marijuana card evaluation online

Maryland's medical program, run by the Maryland Cannabis Administration, continues next to the adult-use market that opened in July 2023. Providers can certify any severe or chronic condition where other treatments haven't worked. You register with the MCA first, then a registered provider certifies you, which keeps tax and product advantages available to you as a medical patient.

  • $159 new patients
  • $149 renewals
  • Phone or video
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State fees are paid to the state, not to us.

Med card
$159evaluation
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Renewal: $149
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Medical Marijuana Card evaluations across Maryland

Evaluations are by phone or video, so you can book from any Maryland city or town.

FrederickRockvilleGaithersburgBowieHagerstownBaltimoreBaltimore
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Maryland medical cannabis program facts

Run byMaryland Cannabis Administration
How access worksYou register as a patient and get a certification from a registered provider
Adult useAdults 21+ have been able to buy legally since July 2023
State feeThe Maryland Cannabis Administration lists the current fees
ValidityA certification lasts for up to a year
TelehealthIn Maryland, certifications can be issued after a telehealth visit.

Maryland medical cannabis law highlights

  • Any severe or chronic condition that hasn't responded to other treatment can be certified.
  • Medical patients keep tax and product benefits even with adult-use sales underway.
  • Maryland asks you to register with the Cannabis Administration before your provider certifies you.

Conditions that can qualify in Maryland

Any condition a clinician believes cannabis may help can qualify.

  • Any severe condition for which other treatments haven't worked
  • Chronic pain
  • Cachexia
  • Severe nausea
  • Seizures
  • Glaucoma
  • PTSD
  • Muscle spasms

How to get a medical marijuana card in Maryland

  1. Register with the Maryland Cannabis Administration, then book a 5–10 minute phone or video visit with My IV Doctors

  2. Meet with your provider for the evaluation

  3. A registered provider issues your certification

  4. Get your patient ID

  5. Shop at licensed Maryland dispensaries

Maryland medical cannabis rules

  • Your certification determines your possession limit.
  • It is illegal to consume cannabis in public or while driving.

Book a phone or video evaluation

Video evaluationMeet the clinician on screen from your phone or computer.Book by videoPhone evaluationNo camera needed. The clinician calls you at your booked time.Book by phone

Physicians who oversee your care

Dr. Benjamin H. Krasne, M.D.

Dr. Benjamin H. Krasne, M.D.

Board-certified physician

Board-certified in anesthesiology, he reads medications and metabolism with a pharmacologist's eye, which shapes how he doses weight loss and longevity care.

Dr. Johnathan Chance Miller, M.D.

Dr. Johnathan Chance Miller, M.D.

Physician

Trained at Columbia and Washington University, he pairs prescriptions with practical habits around food, training and sleep.

Dr. Vanessa Niles, R.N., M.D., F.A.C.O.G.

Dr. Vanessa Niles, R.N., M.D., F.A.C.O.G.

OB-GYN, board certified

An OB-GYN for more than 40 years and a Fellow of ACOG, she leads women's health care, from perimenopause to PCOS.

Medical Marijuana Card questions for Maryland

Booking is free and the consultation takes about 5–10 minutes.

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How much does the Maryland evaluation cost?

Our evaluation is $159 for new patients and $149 for renewals. The Maryland Cannabis Administration lists the current fees.

Is recreational cannabis legal in Maryland?

Adults 21+ have been able to buy legally since July 2023.

How long is a card or certification valid?

A certification lasts for up to a year.

Can a caregiver help me?

A caregiver must be at least 21 and registered with the Maryland Cannabis Administration.

Can minors qualify?

With a parent or guardian registered as caregiver, a minor can qualify.

Does a past conviction matter?

An earlier conviction usually won't keep you out as a patient, but caregiver applicants might be background checked.

How do renewals work?

Your certification lasts up to one year. Get a new one before the current certification lapses.

Get your Maryland medical marijuana card evaluation

Schedule a phone or video evaluation of about 5–10 minutes for $159. If you qualify, we help you with the next steps for the state program; state fees are separate.

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Reviewed October 2026. Laws and agency processes change, so confirm details with the relevant state agency. This page is general information, not legal or medical advice.

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