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Log in and book an appointment for your medical marijuana consultation.
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Speak to your physician about your reasons for requiring medical cannabis during your medical marijuana evaluation.
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Your certification will be mailed to you after your appointment. You can purchase medical products with this certification.
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You can register with the Washington State Department of Health (DoH) for medical marijuana to get an MMJ ID card. You do not have to do this, although it is recommended.
Registry to the Washington Medical Marijuana Program is voluntary. However, those who do register have higher possession and cultivation limits.
Having a valid medical marijuana certificate and official recognition of your need for medicinal cannabis has the following benefits:
Both medical and recreational cannabis use is legal in Washington. It is one of the first states to recognize the power of cannabis as medicine and it has a long history of allowing patients to get the product they need.
Medical cannabis:
1979 – The state of Washington recognizes a legal defense for medical cannabis use in the case of State v. Diana.
1990s – Cannabis clubs were established to provide cannabis to medical patients.
1997 – Initiative 685 to legalize medical marijuana is proposed but fails.
1998 – Initiative 692 decriminalizes cannabis and effectively establishes a medical marijuana program, as it allowed physicians to recommend medical marijuana to patients with terminal or debilitating illnesses.
Recreational cannabis:
2003 – Seattle passes an initiative to make adult marijuana possession the lowest priority of law enforcement agencies in the city.
2010 – Two bills are proposed, one which would have legalized liquor store sales, and the other which would have decriminalized possession of 40 grams or less of cannabis, and both bills died. Initiative 1068 is also proposed, which would have removed all state-level penalties for cannabis use or possession for adults aged 18 or over.
2012 – Initiative 502 is passed. Possession of up to 1 ounce (28 g) of marijuana by adults became legal under state law on December 6; however, cultivation, sale, and even gifting remained illegal. Those without a Washington medical cannabis card cannot cultivate cannabis legally.
How to qualify
You will need to book an appointment and undergo a medical marijuana evaluation by a Washington-licensed physician. You must be a resident of the state, and you will need to show proof of identity and address.
Renewals only - telemedicine in Washington is allowed for medical cannabis patients who may not travel due to ill health. House Bill 1094 established compassionate care renewals, allowing a healthcare practitioner to renew a qualifying patient's medical marijuana.
The caregiver must be 21 years of age or older.
The Washington law lists the following medical conditions as qualifiers for a medical cannabis card:
Adults aged 21 and over can purchase up to one ounce of useable marijuana (the harvested flowers, or "bud"), 16 ounces of marijuana-infused edibles in solid form, 72 ounces in liquid form, and 7 grams of marijuana concentrates.
Those entered in the state’s voluntary patient database may possess 48 ounces of marijuana-infused product in solid form; 3 ounces of usable marijuana; 216 ounces of marijuana-infused product in liquid form; or 21 grams of marijuana concentrates.
Qualifying patients can grow their own cannabis in Washington state, but the number of plants allowed varies. Residents can grow:
Caregivers
Washington has a Caregiver Program.
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The caregiver must be 21 years of age or older.
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The provider must also possess authorization from the qualifying patient’s health care professional or have been entered into an authorized database.
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The provider must only provide cannabis to the expressed patient.
Washington does not have medical marijuana reciprocity and does not recognize other states’ medical marijuana cards.
However, states with medical marijuana reciprocity may recognize a valid, Washington-issued medical marijuana card.
The following states accept or recognize out-of-state medical marijuana cards:
Telehealth services like Leafwell make it easy to get a medical marijuana card, but meeting with a cannabis doctor is only the first part of the process.
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An online consultation for a medical marijuana authorization = $149 with Leafwell
It is optional to register with the state – you can do this at a medically-endorsed retail store. Fees range from $1 to $10.
In Washington, the following conditions may qualify you for a medical marijuana certificate and card:
Here’s what you need do to get certified online with Leafwell:
Please note:
Minors need to be certified every 6 months.
Registry to the Washington Medical Marijuana Program is voluntary. However, those who do register have higher possession and cultivation limits.
You must be at least 18 years-old in order to qualify for a Washington medical marijuana certificate and card for yourself.
The caregiver must be 21 years of age or older. The provider must also possess either authorization from the qualifying patient’s health care professional or has been entered into an authorized database. The provider must only provide cannabis to the expressed patient
Congratulations on getting approved for your medical certification. Here’s a guide to what you need to do next.
Once you’ve received your medical marijuana authorization, there is one more optional (but recommended) step.
This simple next step is recommended because patients and designated providers who hold valid authorizations but aren’t entered into the database may purchase only per the laws and rules for non-patients.
You can find up-to-date information about medically endorsed stores here.
