What is a medical marijuana certification in Boca Raton? A certification is the act of the physician stating that the patient has a qualifying condition and qualifies for medical marijuana.
Medical marijuana became legal in Florida in 2016. Since then patients have been seeking medical marijuana certifications in Boca Raton.
In order for patients to obtain a certification, they must be a full-time resident of Florida. In addition, patients must visit a qualifying and registered physician to determine if the patient has a condition which could benefit from medical marijuana. The doctor will perform an initial exam, review the patient’s medical records, and make a diagnosis. If the diagnosis is a qualifying condition, then the patient can register to receive medical marijuana.
The doctor will input the patient’s name into the state’s marijuana use registry, and the patient will be issued an ID number. Once this is done then the patient must complete an application and pay the application fee. This is sent to the state along with a copy of proof of residencies such as a drivers license or passport. That information will then be entered into the computer system, and a medical marijuana card will be issued. It typically takes between two and four weeks to receive a medical marijuana card once the application has been received.
The patient can then take the medical marijuana card to a state-licensed medical marijuana dispensary to receive the medical marijuana. The medical marijuana cards are valid for one year.
It is important that patients know that medical marijuana is not covered under medical insurance. This is because marijuana is still illegal under federal law. Since medical marijuana is illegal under federal law, Florida’s doctors do not ‘prescribe’ medical marijuana. Certified medical professionals can only ‘recommend’ or issue written certifications for medical marijuana.