At MBSP we assist patients through the process of certificate approval with the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission. Applicants must enroll with the Maryland OneStop Portal (onestop.md.gov) to obtain a unique registration number prior to scheduling an appointment. The process takes only a few minutes and requires an upload of a government issued identification card, a clear picture of oneself on a white background and answering some basic questions. A fee of $25 is required at time of enrollment which is non-refundable. After receiving one’s registration number the applicant may move forward with scheduling a 15-30 minute consultation with a licensed medical marijuana provider. It is required that all applicants provide supporting documentation for review to determine if their ailment(s) qualify for approval. Once a patient has been deemed an appropriate candidate a written certificate will be provided so they may purchase at their local dispensary. Current qualifying conditions for medicinal cannabis are:

  • cachexia
  • anorexia
  • wasting syndrome
  • severe or chronic pain
  • severe nausea
  • seizures
  • severe or persistent muscle spasms
  • glaucoma
  • post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
  • another chronic medical condition which is severe and for which other treatments have been ineffective.