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Iowa’s medical marijuana program was created in 2014. It began as a very limited program, but was expanded in 2017 and 2020. Today, we’ll go through the process of how to get a medical marijuana card in Iowa in 2022.
Yes, Iowa has medical marijuana! Initially, when the Iowa MMJ program was introduced, patients were limited to low-THC preparations. This changed in 2020, and Iowa now allows patients access to higher-THC preparations. However, only medical marijuana preparations are legal in Iowa. Raw MMJ flower is still currently prohibited.
The Iowa medical marijuana program is user-friendly, and getting a medical card in Iowa is a straightforward process. The list of qualifying conditions for Iowa MMJ is relatively long and inclusive.
The quickest and easiest way to apply for an Iowa medical marijuana card is online at the Iowa Office of Medical Cannabidiol website.
So, how do I get my Iowa MMJ card in 2022? The first step is to have a telemedicine consultation with an Iowa MMJ doctor. This can be done at the MMJRecs online clinic. The doctor will complete the Practitioner Certification Form and email it to you within two business days.
Once you’ve received your patient certification from the doctor, you will need to fill out an online patient application for the medical marijuana program on the Iowa State website. You will include a copy of a valid state-issued driver’s license or ID and the necessary payment.
The following medical conditions qualify a person for MMJ treatment in Iowa in 2022:
The standard state application fee for an Iowa MMJ card is $100. The fee will be reduced to $25 if you can provide a copy of a Social Security Disability Benefit notice, proof of receipt of Supplemental Security Income Payment, an Iowa Medicaid member card, or a Hawk-I member card.
You can purchase medical marijuana in one of Iowa’s MMJ dispensaries. Medical marijuana dispensaries are operating in five locations spread across the state.
Iowa law allows only five medical marijuana dispensaries and two licensed MMJ manufacturers. Iowa MMJ dispensaries are located in Iowa City, Waterloo, Des Moines, Sioux City, and Council Bluffs.
The following medical marijuana products are available in Iowa:
Medical marijuana flower and home cultivation are illegal in Iowa. All medical marijuana products in Iowa are labeled with a CBD:THC ratio for easy identification.
Iowa medical marijuana patients are allowed to buy MMJ products containing up to a total of 4.5 grams of THC in a 90-day period. A patient can be exempt from this rule if they have a terminal illness or if their doctor signs a waiver form.
Out-of-state medical marijuana patients with valid MMJ cards from their home states can possess and use MMJ in Iowa, but they are not able to purchase MMJ products from an Iowa dispensary.
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