How to Get Your Lowell Medical Marijuana Card
Register on our website
Complete the required personal and health-related information on our website’s online form. Your personal information is protected and secured by our HIPAA-compliant platform.
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Consult with our doctor
Speak with a licensed healthcare provider over the phone or via video call. Your physician will determine whether you are eligible for medical marijuana and will authorize you to carry it legally.
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Sign up with the state
Once it is approved, your doctor will send your information to the state. The state will send you an email with instructions on how to complete the state registration process.
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Get your card
You can easily buy marijuana from the dispensary using your temporary card, which you will receive after completing the state registration process. The state will mail you a physical card in seven or ten days.
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Medical & Recreational
Possession Limits
Medical patients
Limited
10 oz poss. limit 10 oz/60-day period
Recreational users
Limited
1 oz 1 oz purchase limit
State Taxes
Medical patients
0%
Recreational users
17-20%
Cultivation
Cultivation
Medical Cannabis Savings
An explanation of taxes and the advantages of obtaining a medical card in Massachusetts.
Recreational Marijuana Taxes in Massachusetts
17-20% (10.75% excise tax + 7.25% sales tax) + municipal taxes up to 3%
Medical Marijuana Taxes in Massachusetts
0%
Savings
Estimated Savings Having a Medical Marijuana Card
Upwards of 20%Qualifying Conditions for Medical Cannabis Card in Lowell
According to Massachusetts state law, patients who are renewing their appointments or new applicants must be qualified if they suffer from any of the following incapacitating illnesses:
Perks of Having a Lowell Medical Marijuana Card
Access to safe & tested medicine
Patients who use cannabis for medical purposes can purchase it from regulated dispensaries with the knowledge that their medication is safe and has undergone rigorous quality and safety testing.
Save on taxes
Purchasing medical marijuana in Massachusetts offers substantial tax savings over recreational purchases because it is exempt from the state excise tax (10.75%), regular sales tax (6.25%), and optional local taxes of up to 3%.
Expert medical guidance
If you have a medical card, you can interact with caregivers and healthcare providers who are familiar with cannabis. They are able to provide in-depth guidance regarding dosage, product selection, and preventing possible drug interactions.
Higher possession limits
Medical patients are allowed to purchase up to 10 ounces of cannabis within a 60-day period; larger amounts may be allowed with a prescription from a healthcare provider. Possession is restricted to one ounce in public and ten ounces at home under regulations for recreational use.
Higher cultivation limits
Massachusetts medical cardholders are permitted to grow up to twelve flowering and twelve vegetative cannabis plants for personal use at home, in contrast to recreational users who are only permitted to grow six plants per household (12 total plants per household).
Out-of-state recognition
Patients can travel with peace of mind because states that observe medical cannabis reciprocity accept Massachusetts medical marijuana cards.
You Are Covered By Our Money-Back Guarantee
If you are not approved for your medical marijuana recommendation we provided, you can get a complete refund by calling us at (508) 436-4223 or sending us an email at contact@massachusettsmmjclinic.com.
Please note: No refunds will be provided if the doctor approves you and the request is made after the consultation.
Things You Need to Know
Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years old and have one or more qualifying medical conditions in order to be granted a Massachusetts medical marijuana card.
Caregiver
The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission’s Medical Use of Marijuana Program requires caregivers to register, complete the caregiver application, and be at least 21 years old in order to be eligible. The PIN of the medical patient will also be required.
Can Minors Qualify?
A minor may be under the care of a parent or legal guardian, who may also apply for a medical cannabis card on the minor’s behalf. Two medical professionals, at least one of whom must be a pediatrician or pediatric specialist, must certify the minor.
Possession
It is permissible to cultivate up to six plants, or twelve plants for two or more adults, and to own up to ten ounces of marijuana at home. For the safety of kids and animals, more than an ounce must be locked up.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our doctor’s evaluation in Lowell costs $149. This will pay for the doctor’s fees, help completing the state application, advice regarding medical marijuana, a PDF copy of your recommendation, and any extra help required throughout the process.
The following are the requirements for Lowell medical marijuana eligibility:
- ADHD
- Anxiety/Depression
- Cachexia
- Cancer
- Chronic pain
- Glaucoma
- Insomnia
- PTSD
- Seizures or muscle spasms
- Severe nausea
Following a positive evaluation with our physician, the state will receive your information as part of the state registration procedure. Your MMJ card will arrive in the mail in seven to ten days if you are determined to be eligible for treatment. In the meantime, you will receive a temporary card via email from the state.
No, purchasing medical marijuana in Lowell is not permitted for residents of other states. The only people in Massachusetts allowed to buy medical marijuana are Registered Qualifying Patients and their Caregivers.