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The key benefits of a medical marijuana card in Delaware
Tax savings
Save up to 15% in state taxes compared to recreational users. Save up to $270 per year based on $150 monthly spend.
Higher possession
Medical card holders can possess 6 oz of cannabis products, while recreational users can only possess 1 oz.
Access to higher quality / more potent products
Medical patients may have access to higher-potency cannabis products (compared to recreational users).
Lower age restriction
Patients 18+ can qualify for a medical card.
Minors can also apply for a medical card if they have an approved caregiver.
Recreational dispensaries are available to residents aged 21+.
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Getting approved for a Delaware medical marijuana card has never been easier. With our online platform, you can register, consult with a doctor, and receive your certification in just a few minutes. Our process is designed to be quick, easy, and convenient, so you can get the relief you need without the hassle. Whether you’re dealing with chronic pain, anxiety, or another qualifying condition, our streamlined system ensures you can access medical marijuana swiftly and efficiently.
1. Register Online With Leafwell
Book an appointment with a certified physician at Leafwell. The medical marijuana certification costs $149.
2. Discuss Medical Marijuana With Your Doctor
During your appointment, a Leafwell marijuana doctor will ask you questions based on your medical history and provide you with advice and guidance on whether medical marijuana is a good choice for you.
3. Receive Your Certificate
Once approved, you will receive your medical marijuana approval email with further instructions. You must register with the Delaware Medical Marijuana Program. The state will contact your Leafwell physician to confirm your details.
4. Get Your Delaware Medical Card
Get your MMJ card and start shopping at a dispensary. It can take between one week and 35 days to get a medical marijuana card issued, although they are usually issued within 14 days.
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How to qualify for a Delaware medical cannabis card
To qualify for a Delaware medical marijuana card, patients must be at least 18 years old. A minor or pediatric patient must have parental consent. A medical marijuana patient must also receive a diagnosis for a qualifying medical condition and a written physician certification from a Delaware-licensed MD, DO, APRN, or PA. Finally, patients must apply for a medical marijuana card online or by mail and show proof of Delaware residency. Delaware law lists the following qualifying conditions for a medical cannabis card:
- AIDS/HIV
- Alzheimer’s disease
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), aka Lou Gehrig’s Disease
- Anxiety (CBD-rich card only)
- Autism with aggressive behavior
- Cancer
- Chronic debilitating migraine
- Decompensated cirrhosis (often a side-effect of Hepatitis C)
- Glaucoma
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Terminal illness
- A chronic or debilitating disease or medical condition or its treatment that produces one or more of the following:
- Cachexia or Wasting Syndrome
- Severe debilitating pain that has not responded to previously prescribed medication or surgical measures for more than three months, or for which other treatment options produced serious side effects
- Intractable Nausea
- Seizures
- Severe and persistent muscle spasms, including but not limited to those characteristic of Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
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2 documents needed to apply for a Delaware medical marijuana card
To apply for a medical marijuana card in Delaware, you must follow a few essential steps to ensure your eligibility and successful registration.
- Proof of Identity
A Delaware-issued driver’s license or Delaware state ID card. - Medical Marijuana Recommendation
Once approved, your Leafwell healthcare provider will confirm your information to the state. If you haven’t already, you must create an account with the Delaware Medical Marijuana Program and complete your medical marijuana card application within 90 days of your physician’s signature.
Next steps after approval
Congratulations on getting approved for your medical certification.
Per state regulations, you must submit your state application within 90 days of certification.
Here’s a guide to what you need to do next.
- Register with the state
- Click here to begin.
- Click on New Program Participants.
- Enter your name and email and create a password.
- After completing this one-time registration process and verifying your account via e-mail, you can log in.
- Log In
- Log in using the e-mail address and password you established during the registration process.
- Select Patient Application under the Applications tab.
- Upload a photo of yourself.
- Fill in all the necessary boxes including driver’s license/state ID information.
- Fill in the Patient Release Request Form
- Fill in your name, qualifying condition, and Physician’s information:
- Hazel Bluestein – 625 Clark Ave, King of Prussia, PA 19406
- Joel Durinka – 500 Seneca St, Unit 4-22, Buffalo, NY 14204
- Gavin Moreland – 3300 Bee Cave Rd, Suite 650 #1105, Austin, TX 78746
- Michael Palmer – 7 Marian Dr, W. Windsor, NJ 08550
- Date and electronically or manually sign.
- Fill in your name, qualifying condition, and Physician’s information:
- OPTIONAL: Fill out Caregiver Authorization form if applicable
- The caregiver is required to do a State and Federal background check which is good for three years.
- The caregiver must fill out a separate application.
- Fees
- The patient application fee is $50 for one year, $75 for two years, or $100 for three yeras.
- The caregiver application fee is $125.
- Patient’s Attestation Statement
- Read the statement and select the radio button to confirm each of the additional statements.
- Click ‘+Upload’ to upload a copy of your identification.
- Once all sections are complete, review the application, sign/date the application, and click ‘Save’ to save and transmit the application.
Please note: You have 90 days from the date of your certification to complete the state application. Failure to do so may result in additional fees.
How to renew your Delaware medical marijuana card
Delaware State Process
Congratulations on being approved for your renewal by a Leafwell physician.
The renewal process is exactly the same as when you applied as a new patient but we’ve put together this guide anyway. You can renew your card in Delaware up to 90 days before your existing card expires.
Here’s what you need to do next:
- Log In – https://delaware.biotrackthc.net/patients/actions/?action=login
- Log in using the e-mail address and password you established during the registration process last time.
- Select Patient Application under Applications tab
- Fill in all the necessary boxes including Delaware state ID information.
- Fill in the Patient Release Request Form
- Fill in your name, qualifying condition, and Physician’s information:
- Hazel Bluestein – 625 Clark Ave, King of Prussia, PA 19406
- Joel Durinka – 500 Seneca St, Unit 4-22, Buffalo, NY 14204
- Gavin Moreland – 3300 Bee Cave Rd, Suite 650 #1105, Austin, TX 78746
- Michael Palmer – 7 Marian Dr, W. Windsor, NJ 08550
- Date and electronically or manually sign.
- Fill in your name, qualifying condition, and Physician’s information:
- OPTIONAL: Fill out Caregiver Authorization form if applicable
- The caregiver is required to do a State and Federal background check which is good for three years. https://dsp.delaware.gov/obtaining-a-certified-criminal-history/
- The caregiver must fill out a separate application. https://dhss.delaware.gov/dph/hsp/files/mmpcaregiverapplication.pdf
- Fees
- The patient application fee is $50.00.
- The caregiver application fee is $125.00.
- Patient’s Attestation Statement
- Read the statement and select the radio button to confirm each of the additional statements.
- Click ‘+Upload’ to upload a copy of your identification.
- Once all sections are complete, review the application, sign/date the application, and click ‘Save’ to save and transmit the application.
Next steps after renewal
Delaware State Process
Congratulations on being approved for your renewal by a Leafwell physician.
The renewal process is exactly the same as when you applied as a new patient but we’ve put together this guide anyway. You can renew your card in Delaware up to 90 days before your existing card expires.
Here’s what you need to do next:
- Log In – https://delaware.biotrackthc.net/patients/actions/?action=login
- Log in using the e-mail address and password you established during the registration process last time.
- Select Patient Application under Applications tab
- Fill in all the necessary boxes including Delaware state ID information.
- Fill in the Patient Release Request Form
- Fill in your name, qualifying condition, and Physician’s information:
- Hazel Bluestein – 625 Clark Ave, King of Prussia, PA 19406
- Joel Durinka – 500 Seneca St, Unit 4-22, Buffalo, NY 14204
- Gavin Moreland – 3300 Bee Cave Rd, Suite 650 #1105, Austin, TX 78746
- Michael Palmer – 7 Marian Dr, W. Windsor, NJ 08550
- Date and electronically or manually sign.
- Fill in your name, qualifying condition, and Physician’s information:
- OPTIONAL: Fill out Caregiver Authorization form if applicable
- The caregiver is required to do a State and Federal background check which is good for three years. https://dsp.delaware.gov/obtaining-a-certified-criminal-history/
- The caregiver must fill out a separate application. https://dhss.delaware.gov/dph/hsp/files/mmpcaregiverapplication.pdf
- Fees
- The patient application fee is $50.00.
- The caregiver application fee is $125.00.
- Patient’s Attestation Statement
- Read the statement and select the radio button to confirm each of the additional statements.
- Click ‘+Upload’ to upload a copy of your identification.
- Once all sections are complete, review the application, sign/date the application, and click ‘Save’ to save and transmit the application.
Legal limitations for Delaware cardholders
Navigating the legal landscape can be tricky, but we’re here to break it down for you. Here are some key points you should be aware of if you have a medical marijuana ID card in Delaware.
Delaware Medical Marijuana Act: The Delaware Medical Marijuana Act legalized cannabis for medical use by Delaware patients with serious medical conditions. It created the state medical cannabis program.
Product Choice: A medical cannabis patient can access various products, including flower, edibles, vapes, and concentrates.
Medical Cannabis Program Limitations: Pediatric patients can access medical marijuana, but they must meet more stringent requirements and can only possess oils containing at least 15% CBD and no more than 7% THC. Patients with anxiety diagnoses can obtain a CBD-rich registry card, accessing CBD-dominant strains only.
Possession Limits: Medical cannabis patients can possess up to six ounces of marijuana per month. Possession limits for recreational users is slightly different. They are allowed to possess up to one ounce of marijuana.
No Cultivation or Reciprocity: Delaware does not accept out-of-state medical marijuana cards or allow marijuana cultivation, even with a medical marijuana card.
Recreational Marijuana: Recreational marijuana is legal in Delaware.
How to become a caregiver in Delaware
A designated caregiver is a person who is selected by a qualifying patient as the person authorized, on the patient’s behalf, to possess, obtain from an authorized dispensary, dispense, and assist in the administration of medical marijuana.
Minor patients will require a caregiver, but Leafwell is unable to see minors in Delaware at this time.
Caregivers must apply for a registry card and obtain a state and federal background check, which costs $65 and is valid for three years.
Applicants must meet the following qualifications to qualify for a designated caregiver card:
- Be 21 or older or a minor patient’s parent or legal guardian.
- Have not been convicted of an excluded felony offense.
- Have agreed to assist with a patient’s medical use of marijuana and assist no more than five qualifying patients.
- Be a Delaware resident with proof of residency (Delaware driver’s license or state ID).
- Complete the Designated Caregiver Application, which requires the patient’s 10-digit registry number. The application fee is $50 for one year, $75 for two years, or $100 for three years.
A caregiver may have up to five patients and must have an ID for each patient.
Can I use my Delaware medical card in other states?
Delaware has medical marijuana reciprocity agreements with other states, meaning out-of-state cardholders can purchase from dispensaries while visiting.
And if you’re a Delaware resident traveling elsewhere, the following states and territories will accept or recognize out-of-state medical marijuana cards:
- Arizona
- Arkansas *
- Hawaii *
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Michigan (at the dispensary’s discretion)
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey *
- New Mexico
- Oklahoma *
- Puerto Rico
- Rhode Island
- U.S. Virgin Islands *
- Utah * (up to two 21-day periods in a calendar year)
- Washington, D.C.
*Visitors must complete a visiting patient application with the state program.
Minor medical marijuana patient information
Minors must be seen by a pediatric specialist (pediatric neurologist, pediatric gastroenterologist, pediatric oncologist, pediatric psychiatrist, developmental pediatrician, or pediatric palliative care specialist). Leafwell cannot currently see minor patients in Delaware.
FAQs
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What are the medical marijuana laws in Delaware?
- 2011 – Governor Jack Markell signed legislation allowing patients 18 and older with "certain serious or debilitating conditions" to use cannabis, and possess up to six ounces. Qualifying conditions include "cancer; Alzheimer’s disease; post-traumatic stress disorder; and conditions that cause intractable nausea, severe pain or seizures, among other illnesses." The card must be renewed once a year.
- 2015 – Governor Markell signs legislation decriminalizing the possession of one ounce or less of marijuana by adults. Possession of cannabis by those aged under 21 is still considered illegal.
- 2017 – Legalization efforts and proposals are put under way for legalized recreational use of cannabis. State Representative Helene Keeley is one such figure who proposed recreational legalization, but this proposal failed to receive the number of votes required to pass.
- 2020 – State Representative Ed Osienski attempts to get a bill passed during the 2020 general assembly session, but fails due to a lack of votes and because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- 2021 – Osienski re-works bill drafted in 2020 to introduce it during the 2021 Legislative Session. Some of those changes included adding a ‘social equity’ and micro business license, where Osienski states "they’ll get some additional help with applying and some reduction in fees."