Sunday, October 27, 2013

Tips On Getting The Medical Marijuana Card And Obtaining One Is Legal

By Vick Yan


When various states ruled that marijuana could be used legally, many jumped at the opportunity to take advantage of the new law. They found that in order to enjoy this substance without the fear of breaking the law, a medical marijuana card must be obtained. However, it is not as simple and straight forward as it may seem.

With a card, individuals would be protected under this law, however it was only under specific circumstances. According to the law, certain medical conditions or symptoms are necessary for a patient to be considered eligible. The law also allows for the individual to be able to carry or transport a small predetermined amount.

The states which have passed the new law have varied conditions and guidelines to obtain one. All of them require the person wanting the card to see a doctor. Most would not want to go to their primary physician for a referral for a myriad of reasons. Since this is often the case, medical marijuana doctors specialize in or include this in with their practice offering the services to those wishing to obtain the card.

Those states who have passed this law has a list of conditions the patient must have in order to qualify to legally obtain one, this is why the doctor referral comes into play. So, once the doctor is seen and a referral is in hand, the individual can apply and once obtained is only good for a specified time period.

The process to obtain one has changed somewhat over time in some states. This topic has been a popular one with some legislators who believe that many of their constituents have suffered needlessly prior to this law passing. On the other hand, there are others who believe the law should not have passed as it is simply a license for many to do something that should remain illegal.

Others believe that it has created loopholes that should never exist. It allows some to participate in an activity that they believe will only create larger more serious issues. This is even more critical when small children are around to observe this behavior as it can negatively affect them.

Regardless of which side of the fence one is on, a medical marijuana card can be obtained relatively easily. As long as the individual does not mind following the guidelines and paying the fee, it is possible to obtain one. As with anything, rules are often updated and changed and the rules to obtain one is sure to do the same.




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