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When Can You Get a Medical Marijuana Card
in North Carolina?
Medical cannabis is not legal in North Carolina and NuggMD isn’t currently available in the state.
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians voted on August 5, 2021 to legalize medical marijuana, and residents who live on the tribal land, known as the Qualla Boundary, will be able to get a doctor’s recommendation and tribe-issued medical marijuana card, which will allow them to purchase from a dispensary on the land.
Patients who wish to purchase cannabis in the Qualla Boundary must be 21 or over and in possession of medical records to prove they have a qualifying condition.
Why get a medical cannabis card in North Carolina?
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Qualifying conditions in North Carolina
Medical cannabis is not legal in North Carolina. The state will establish a list of qualifying medical conditions once medical marijuana is legalized in the state.
How to be a medical cannabis caregiver in North Carolina
Medical cannabis hasn’t arrived in North Carolina yet. When lawmakers do legalize medical cannabis, it’s expected that patients will be able to appoint a caregiver to help them purchase and use their medical cannabis. In most states, minor patients are required to have a parent or legal guardian serve as their caregiver.
How to register for a med card in North Carolina
Medical cannabis is not legal in North Carolina. We’re keeping a close eye on the legalization efforts, and we’ll provide steps for how to register as soon as the state establishes a medical marijuana program.
How to renew your med card in North Carolina
Medical cannabis is not legal in North Carolina. We’re keeping a close eye on the legalization efforts, and we’ll provide details and step-by-step instructions for how to renew your card as soon as the state establishes its medical marijuana program.
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The NuggMD Promise
We are a team of cannabis and technology professionals focused on connecting you with state-licensed doctors. We believe all people deserve access to medical cannabis if they think it might improve their quality of life. Since our founding in 2015, we’ve held ourselves and our partners to the highest standards to ensure every patient we serve is able to access reliable cannabis information, trustworthy medical practitioners, and proactive updates on the cannabis healthcare ecosystem and legislation that may affect their experience as a medical cannabis patient.
Whether you’re a cannabis connoisseur or thinking of becoming a first-time medical marijuana patient, our network of doctors will listen to your needs and give you an honest opinion about whether they think cannabis can help. Billed only if approved.
Frequently asked. Frequently answered.
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North Carolina hasn’t legalized medical cannabis yet. When it does, it is expected to carry similar age, residency, and qualifying condition requirements as other states.
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North Carolina hasn’t legalized medical cannabis yet. When a program is established, it will include the state’s list of qualifying conditions.
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In most states with medical marijuana programs, the list of qualifying medical conditions is maintained by either the state’s department of health or a cannabis control board. When North Carolina legalizes medical cannabis, patients will be able to petition the government agency responsible for the list to have their condition added. They also may be able to get the help of their local state representatives in passing legislation to expand the list.
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Once medical cannabis is finally legalized in North Carolina, having a medical card will likely be the only way to legally purchase and possess cannabis in the state.
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A medical cannabis program is not yet operational in North Carolina. It is unclear how much a medical marijuana application or card will cost patients. NuggMD is actively working to bring medical cannabis to more patients and will open in the state as soon as the state allows.
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Cannabis remains illegal on the federal level–even medical cannabis. Until the federal government legalizes cannabis, nearly all insurance companies will refuse to cover the cost of medical cannabis.
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North Carolina doesn’t currently have a medical marijuana program, and patients are unable to get a med card either in person or online using services like NuggMD.
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With NuggMD, you are ONLY charged for your evaluation if you are approved. We believe everyone deserves access to a qualified medical cannabis doctor, and the cost of an evaluation shouldn’t be a barrier.
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You'll only be charged if you're approved for your medical marijuana certification. If not, your evaluation is free! If you sign up and pay for your evaluation, but then cancel before your evaluation, there is a small $10 fee for the payment processing. Once you've been certified, a refund for services will no longer be available. Please send an email to support@nuggmd.com with the subject line “Refund Request” and a brief description of your issue. We want to make sure you're 100% satisfied with your purchase being that you, the customer, are the most important thing to us! Once a refund has been initiated, please allow 3-5 business days for the funds to transfer back to the card you used for the transaction. A refund is no longer available more than 30 days after the date of your evaluation. If any issues arise, please feel free to reach back out for further assistance.
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North Carolina doesn't currently have an active medical marijuana program.
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North Carolina doesn't currently have an operational medical cannabis program, and consumers cannot obtain a NC medical card.
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North Carolina will establish rules for med card registration once medical marijuana is legalized in the state.
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