DeliciousMagician
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Howdy! I'm moving to Washington, DC and I'm curious about the MMJ scene in the District of Columbia. After performing some research concerning DC's MMJ program, I am still left with questions. Here is some pertinent information from procon.org:
I have been diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) for several years and I am in possession of my medical records. From my perspective, my condition is "chronic", "long-lasting", and "debilitating", however I am unaware if my condition will make me eligible to receive MMJ. I'd like to hear from someone actually involved with the MMJ scene in DC. I do take prescription medication for my condition (I live in a non-MMJ state) and will need to find a new doctor after I move. However, I'd love to find a physician that will give me a recommendation for MMJ and help me eliminate the need for other prescription meds.
Does anyone have any experience with medical marijuana in DC? Do you have any advice for me?
5. District of Columbia (DC) Amendment Act B18-622
Effective: July 27, 2010 [After being signed by the Mayor, the law underwent a 30-day Congessional review period. Neither the Senate nor the House acted to stop the law, so it became effective when the review period ended.] Approved Conditions: HIV, AIDS, glaucoma, multiple sclerosis, cancer, other conditions that are chronic, long-lasting, debilitating, or that interfere with the basic functions of life, serious medical conditions for which the use of medical marijuana is beneficial, patients undergoing treatments such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Possession/Cultivation: The maximum amount of medical marijuana that any qualifying patient or caregiver may possess at any moment is two ounces of dried medical marijuana. The Mayor may increase the quantity of dried medical marijuana that may be possessed up to four ounces; and shall decide limits on medical marijuana of a form other than dried. On Apr. 14, 2011, Mayor Vincent C. Gray announced the adoption of an emergency amendment
On Feb. 14, 2012, the DC Department of Health's Health Regulation and Licensing Administration posted a revised timeline for the dispensary application process
| Medical Marijuana Program The law establishes a medical marijuana program to "regulate the manufacture, cultivation, distribution, dispensing, purchase, delivery, sale, possession, and administration of medical marijuana and the manufacture, possession, purchase, sale, and use of paraphernalia. The Program shall be administered by the Mayor." Patient Registry Fee: *[Editor's Note: Although the law took effect on July 27, 2010, the Mayor and the Department of Health have yet to determine how the medical marijuana program will be run. A DC Department of Health spokesperson told ProCon.org by phone on Jan. 19, 2011 that no announcement has been made regarding when the program will begin.] Accepts other states' registry ID cards? Unknown Registration: Program not yet established (as of Feb. 22, 2012) |
I have been diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) for several years and I am in possession of my medical records. From my perspective, my condition is "chronic", "long-lasting", and "debilitating", however I am unaware if my condition will make me eligible to receive MMJ. I'd like to hear from someone actually involved with the MMJ scene in DC. I do take prescription medication for my condition (I live in a non-MMJ state) and will need to find a new doctor after I move. However, I'd love to find a physician that will give me a recommendation for MMJ and help me eliminate the need for other prescription meds.
Does anyone have any experience with medical marijuana in DC? Do you have any advice for me?