Benefits of Getting a Tennessee Medical Card
The only way to legally access medical cannabis products (THC-free, non-psychoactive CBD oils at this time) is to be certified by a physician in Tennessee at this time.
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Join the Waitlist
You cannot qualify and pay for a medical marijuana consultation & certificate in Tennessee, as there is no MMJ ID card program or system in place.
We can put you on a waiting list to speak to a Tennessee-licensed physician in person.
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Once available, you can attend and speak to your physician about your medical CBD needs during your consultation.
About Medical Marijuana in Tennessee
Cannabis is illegal in Tennessee, and use is only permitted for a small range of medical conditions. Tennessee has some allowances for using non-psychoactive CBD oil to treat severe conditions like epilepsy or cancer, so there is a limited medical marijuana program. In 2015, Governor Bill Haslam signed Senate Bill 280 into law against his earlier opposition.
Those with severe conditions like epilepsy or late-stage cancer may possess and use THC-free, non-psychoactive CBD oil if the oil was purchased out of state.
How to qualify
You must be 18 to qualify for medical CBD for yourself and be a legal resident of Tennessee.
Caregiver information
Those under 18 will need parental consent to qualify for medical CBD, and you will also need to provide proof of ID, residency, and medical records.
Medical Conditions
A limited number of qualifying conditions qualify for medical CBD in Tennessee:
- AIDS/HIV
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
- Alzheimer’s Disease
- Cancer
- Crohn’s Disease
- Epilepsy
- Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBDs)
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
- Nausea & Vomiting
- Parkinson’s Disease (PD)
Possession and Growing
Tennessee has limited legal allowances for non-psychoactive CBD oil to treat conditions like severe epilepsy.
You cannot possess cannabis in Tennessee. Possession of even small amounts is a criminal misdemeanor, but there are limited legal allowances for non-psychoactive CBD oil to treat conditions like severe epilepsy.
Caregivers
There is no official caregiver program in Tennessee
Those elected to care for a patient who requires CBD may potentially purchase low-THC CBD oil from out-of-state for their patient.
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At this time, there is no process to become a caregiver
Reciprocity
Tennessee does not recognize other states’ medical cannabis or CBD programs, and as there is no ID card system in Tennessee, no other states will recognize TN’s medical CBD program.
Reciprocity is one key benefit for medical marijuana users. Unlike recreational cannabis users, medical marijuana users with a medical marijuana card can travel to the states listed above and purchase the medical marijuana they require while they are out of state.
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Frequently asked questions in Tennessee
How much does a Tennessee Medical Marijuana certificate and card cost?
There is currently no medical marijuana program or identification card system in Tennessee.
What medical conditions qualify for a Medical Marijuana Card in Tennessee?
What do I need to know about applying for my Medical Cannabis Card in Tennessee online?
There is no medical marijuana card system in place in Tennessee, as there is no medicinal cannabis program.
How old do I have to be to apply for a Medical Marijuana Card in Tennessee?
There is no MMJ program, so you cannot qualify for a medical marijuana card or recommendation regardless of your age in Tennessee.
Can I be/have a caregiver for a medical marijuana patient in Tennessee?
No, as there is no medical marijuana program in Tennessee, so there is no program for caregivers.
How do I apply for the state cannabis program in Tennessee?
There is no medical marijuana program in Tennessee, although non-psychoactive CBD oil is permissable for consumption for those with severe health problems like epilepsy or a severe seizure disorder.