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Benefits of Getting a Card
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State-Specific Steps
1
Register Online With Leafwell
Leafwell is coming to North Dakota soon! Join our waitlist to be notified when we’re up and running in ND.
Once we’re live, you’ll be able to speak to a healthcare provider and qualify for a North Dakota medical marijuana card online. The online consultation costs $199, and you are only billed if approved.
During your appointment, your Leafwell provider will ask you questions about your medical history and provide you with advice and guidance on whether medical marijuana is a good choice for you.
2
Receive Your Certificate From Leafwell
Once approved, your certificate will automatically be inputted into the North Dakota Department of Health (DoH) medical marijuana registry, the Division of Medical Marijuana.
3
Complete the Application on the Government Website
This process takes place on the North Dakota government website. You will need to upload your ID and fill in the application, and there is a $50 application fee.
4
Receive your Medical Marijuana Card from North Dakota
If approved by the state, you will receive your medical marijuana card in the mail within seven business days (please note that Leafwell does not send the card). Your certificate will be valid for one year from the date of issue.
You can also download an electronic copy of your MMJ card and use your mobile phone as an ID card.
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Eligibility / Patient
Patients must be North Dakota residents aged 19 years old or older to qualify for a medical marijuana card.
Caregiver
Medical marijuana patients in North Dakota can have a caregiver. Caregivers must be at least 21 years old and must pass a criminal history record check with their application.
Anybody who applies as a designated caregiver must not have been convicted of a drug misdemeanor within the five years preceding the date of application or of a felony offense in their lifetime.
Can Minors Qualify?
Yes, minors may be eligible for a medical marijuana card in North Dakota. Minor patients must have their parent or legal guardian complete their application on their behalf, and they cannot use dried leaves and flowers, nor can they use products containing more than 6% THC.
Qualifying Conditions
To qualify for a medical cannabis card in North Dakota, patients must receive a doctor's recommendation and have one of the following debilitating conditions:
- AIDS/HIV
- Alzheimer’s Disease
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
- Anxiety, Panic Disorders
- Autism/Asperger Syndrome
- Cancer
- Crohn's Disease
- Cystitis
- Eating Disorders (e.g. Anorexia, Bulimia, Obesity)
- Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)
Legal Topics
As a medical marijuana cardholder in North Dakota, you are permitted to possess up to 3 oz of cannabis flower per month.
Here’s some more detailed information for patients:
- Your physician may increase the possession limit to 6 oz if you’re a cancer patient.
- Patients may possess up to 4,000 mg of THC in the form of cannabis concentrates per month. This includes edibles, tinctures, oils, pills/capsules, and other forms of concentrated cannabis.
Minor patients (under 19) cannot use dried leaves and flowers, nor can they use products with more than 6% THC.
Patients must have a specific certification from their physician to consume herbal cannabis formulations via combustion. Otherwise, patients can only obtain cannabis-infused tinctures, capsules, patches, or topical.
You cannot cultivate marijuana in North Dakota even if you have an MMJ card. This provision was removed by lawmakers by the passage of SB 2344.
Caregivers
Medical marijuana patients in North Dakota can have a caregiver, and caregivers must be at least 21 years old.
Caregivers are responsible for the day-to-day care of their respective medical marijuana patients and must have a clean criminal record.
To become a caregiver in North Dakota:
- Sign up on the state website.
Complete and apply on the BioTrackTHC system. You will be asked for your name, address, date of birth, phone number, and email address. You must also upload a passport-style photograph, driver’s license, or ND state ID card in .pdf, .jpeg, or .png format. - Provide the patient’s unique medical marijuana barcode.
An applicant must enter the patient’s 10-digit alphanumeric barcode number and click the “verify” button to match the appropriate patient to the designated caregiver. Once there is a correct match, the patient’s name, date of birth, and email address will populate in the fields. The patient barcode number is generated and assigned when patients complete and submit their application, and this means that the patient must complete their initial application first. - Pass a criminal records check.
All designated caregivers must pass a criminal history record check with their initial application and every other year after that. Per NDCC Chapter 19-24.1, anybody who applies as a designated caregiver must not have been convicted of a drug misdemeanor within the five years preceding the date of application or a felony offense in their lifetime.
Reciprocity
North Dakota does not offer reciprocity for out-of-state medical cannabis patients.
However, the following states accept or recognize out-of-state medical marijuana cards:
- Arizona
- Arkansas *
- Hawaii *
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Michigan (qualifying state must also have reciprocity with Michigan)
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey *
- New Mexico * (recreational cannabis is legal in NM)
- 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.
States that have legalized recreational cannabis for adults 21 and older but do not accept out-of-state cards include:
- Alaska
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Illinois
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Minnesota (currently only Tribal dispensaries)
- Missouri
- Montana
- New York
- Oregon
- Vermont
- Washington
FAQs
Click here for more Frequently Asked Questions about North Dakota.
How much does a North Dakota Medical Marijuana certificate and card cost?
What medical conditions qualify for a Medical Marijuana Card in North Dakota?
- AIDS/HIV
- Alzheimer's Disease or related Dementia
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), aka Lou Gehrig's Disease
- Anorexia Nervosa
- Anxiety Disorder
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Brain Injury
- Bulimia Nervosa
- Cancer
- Crohn's Disease
- Decompensated Cirrhosis caused by Hepatitis C
- Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
- Endometriosis
- Epilepsy
- Fibromyalgia
- Glaucoma
- Interstitial Cystitis
- Migraine
- Neuropathy
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Spinal Stenosis or Chronic Back Pain
- Terminal Illness
- Tourette Syndrome
- A chronic or debilitating disease, medical condition, or 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 those characteristic of multiple sclerosis
What do I need to know about applying for my Medical Cannabis Card in North Dakota online?
- Create a Leafwell account using a valid email address and choosing a password. You'll then be asked to complete a brief questionnaire of personal and health information and to either take or upload a photograph of identification (Leafwell is required by law to verify your identity). You will need a smartphone, computer, or tablet with a reliable internet connection and a working camera to be seen by a Leafwell provider.
- Next, you will be taken to the virtual waiting room where you'll be connected Leafwell provider for a video chat (i.e., a virtual doctor's visit). (You will receive a text message to your cell phone when the provider is ready to see you.) During the video chat, the provider will assess your health situation to determine if you qualify for a medical marijuana certification.
- If you are approved for a medical marijuana card, you'll be sent a copy of your certificate letter via email. You can then use this certificate to apply to the North Dakota Medical Marijuana Program for your card.
How old do I have to be to apply for a Medical Marijuana Card in North Dakota?
Can I be/have a caregiver for a medical marijuana patient in North Dakota?
- Complete and submit an application via the BioTrackTHC system. You will be asked for your name, address, date of birth, phone number and email address. You will also need to upload a passport-style photograph, driver's license or ND state ID card in .pdf, .jpeg or .png format.
- An applicant must enter the patient’s 10-digit alphanumeric barcode number and click the “verify” button to match the appropriate patient to the designated caregiver. Once there is a correct match the patient’s name, date of birth and email address will populate in the fields. The patient barcode number is generated and assigned when a patient completes and submits their patient application. This means that the patient must complete their initial application first.
- All designated caregivers must pass a criminal history record check with their initial application and every other year after that. Per NDCC Chapter 19-24.1, anybody who applies as a designated caregiver must not have been convicted of a drug misdemeanor within the five years preceding the date of application or of a felony offense (in a lifetime).
- View and edit certain information on their account
- View and edit an application that was started but not submitted (Please Note: once an application is submitted, the applicant will not be able to edit their application. If a change needs to be made, please contact the Division of Medical) Marijuana
- View their submitted application and track where it is at in the review and approval process.
- Check the patient(s) 30-day maximum purchase limit balance.