Medical marijuana (MMJ) products have been fully legal in the state of Oklahoma since 2018. You can access all the MMJ products you need in the Sooner State’s many dispensaries using your OK MMJ card. Having an Oklahoma MMJ card is the only way to legally and safely purchase MMJ products in OK. If you’ve decided that this is the year you want to start using MMJ to alleviate your symptoms, read on for more information on how to get your Oklahoma MMJ card in 2022.
What qualifies for a medical card in OK?
Oklahoma has very fair and open rules when it comes to MMJ. Residents of the state of Oklahoma qualify for an OK MMJ card provided that they have a medical condition that a licensed state physician deems suitable for MMJ treatment.
The conditions that generally qualify for an MMJ card include, but are not limited to:
- HIV/AIDS
- Cancer
- Fibrous dysplasia
- Lou Gehrig’s disease
- Muscular dystrophy
- Nail-patella syndrome
- Polyneuropathy
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Spinal cord disease
- Crohn’s disease
- Hepatitis C
- Multiple sclerosis
- Myoclonus
- Parkinson’s disease
MMJ can be a useful treatment for providing pain relief and may have a relaxing effect that can be soothing in difficult times. If you suffer from a condition you think would benefit from MMJ use, the process for applying for an OK MMJ card is simple and can be done entirely online, from the comfort of your home.
How do I get an MMJ card in Oklahoma?
To apply for your OK MMJ card, you’ll firstly want to register on the MMJRecs portal. Create a new patient login, fill in your details, and don’t forget to upload a copy of your OK driver’s licence. Secondly, you’ll need to fill in a quick medical questionnaire. You will then need to pay the relevant fees and schedule your online consultation with one of our licensed state physicians.
This online consultation will take roughly 10 minutes, during which time the physician will discuss your medical history and current condition. If the physician deems you a suitable candidate for MMJ treatment, you will receive your certified Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA) application form. You can use this form to register with OMMA and obtain your patient card, which lasts for up to two years. This is the card you will use to purchase MMJ in the state of Oklahoma.
How long does it take to get a medical marijuana card in Oklahoma?
The application process, as described above, is effective and quick. OMMA approval can take up to two weeks, but following this it should take fewer than five days for your OK MMJ card to arrive in the mail.
How much does it cost to get a medical card in OK?
Applying for an OK MMJ card is inexpensive and simple. The total cost for consultation and the OMMA form is $99, payable at the time of registration with MMJRecs. This does not include the $100 state application fee.
What are the Oklahoma medical card rules?
MMJ is fully legal in Oklahoma. This includes products such as:
- Flower
- Edibles
- Tinctures
- Oils/butters
- Vapes
- Pre-rolls
These products and others are available at OK dispensaries, which are located throughout the state. All you need to legally purchase MMJ in OK is a valid Oklahoma medical marijuana card.
Oklahoma MMJ laws are not restrictive. The MMJ program in Oklahoma is considered to be well-developed and fair. This has proved very successful for local MMJ patients and for the Oklahoma economy.
In Oklahoma, you can legally possess:
- Up to eight ounces of marijuana in your residence
- Up to one ounce of concentrated marijuana
- Up to 72 ounces of edible marijuana
- Up to six mature marijuana plants
- Up to six seedling plants
- Up to three ounces of marijuana on your person
Now that you’ve seen how easy the application process for an OK MMJ card is, there’s no better time to apply for an OK MMJ card. An Oklahoma MMJ card can provide many benefits to those suffering from a qualifying condition such as those mentioned above. Oklahoma’s MMJ program is among the best in the U.S and is going from strength to strength, so make 2022 the year you get in on it!
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