How to Get Your New Bedford Medical Marijuana Card
Register on our website
Fill out the online form on our website with your health and personal details. Our HIPAA-compliant platform safeguards your sensitive information.
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Consult with our doctor
Consult with a trained healthcare practitioner by phone or videoconference. Your doctor will assess whether you are eligible for medical marijuana and provide you an MMJ recommendation, allowing you to legally possess it.
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Sign up with the state
When your information is approved, your doctor will send it to the state. You will receive an email from the state with details on how to complete the state registration procedure.
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Get your card
After completing the state registration process, you will be issued a temporary card allowing you to buy marijuana from a dispensary. The state will mail you a physical card within 7-10 days.
Book An AppointmentLegal Status
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 New Bedford
Individuals who are either new applicants or patients renewing their appointments in Massachusetts must meet specific standards if they have any of the incapacitating illnesses listed below.
Why Get A Medical Marijuana Card in New Bedford?
Access to safe & tested medicine
Patients who use cannabis medicinally can purchase it from registered dispensaries, confident that it is safe and has passed severe quality and safety checks.
Save on taxes
Medical marijuana purchases in Massachusetts result in significant tax savings over recreational purchases because they are free from the state excise tax (10.75%), normal sales tax (6.25%), and optional local taxes (up to 3%).
Expert medical guidance
If you have a medical card, you can speak with cannabis-experienced caregivers and medical specialists. They can provide complete guidance on product selection, dosing, and avoiding potential drug interactions.
Higher possession limits
Medical patients can buy up to 10 ounces of cannabis within 60 days; greater amounts may be permitted with a healthcare professional’s recommendation. The recreational usage regulations limit possession to one ounce in public and ten ounces at home.
Higher cultivation limits
While recreational users are only allowed six plants per household (12 total plants), Massachusetts medical cardholders can cultivate up to twelve immature and twelve mature cannabis plants for personal use at home.
Out-of-state recognition
Patients can travel with confidence since states that recognize medical cannabis reciprocity accept medical marijuana cards issued by Massachusetts.
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
To receive a Massachusetts medical marijuana card, you must have one or more qualifying medical conditions and be over the age of 18.
Caregiver
To be eligible for the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission’s Medical Use of Marijuana Program, caregivers must register, complete the caregiver application, and be at least 21 years old. Additionally, the medical patient’s PIN will be needed.
Can Minors Qualify?
A parent or legal guardian may care for a minor and apply for a medical cannabis card on their behalf. The minor must be certified by two physicians, at least one of whom is a pediatrician or pediatric specialist.
Possession
It is permitted to keep up to ten ounces of marijuana at home and grow up to six plants, or twelve plants for two or more people. More than one ounce must be kept locked up to protect children and animals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our doctor’s assessment in New Bedford costs $149. This will cover the cost of the doctor’s services, assistance with the state application, medical marijuana information, a PDF copy of your recommendation, and any additional assistance required during the procedure.
To qualify for medical marijuana in New Bedford, you must meet the following criteria.
- ADHD
- Anxiety/Depression
- Cachexia
- Cancer
- Chronic pain
- Glaucoma
- Insomnia
- PTSD
- Seizures or muscle spasms
- Severe nausea
After a 420 evaluation by our physician, your information will be submitted with the state by our doctor as part of the registration process. If you are approved for treatment, you will receive your MMJ card in the mail within 7-10 days. In the meanwhile, the state will send you a temporary card via email.
No, residents of other states are not allowed to buy medical marijuana in New Bedford. In Massachusetts, medical marijuana is exclusively available to Registered Qualifying Patients and their Caregivers.