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How to Get a Medical Marijuana Card. Some states have legalized the use of marijuana
to treat chronic pain and diseases. Obtaining medical marijuana status and staying out of
legal trouble is still a thorny area, so follow these steps and avoid trouble. You will need
Medical condition Marijuana prescription Legality under state law Application materials Fee
payment and legal advice (optional). Pot is illegal under federal law in the U.S. and
in many states and other countries. You may be subject to legal ramifications for possession
and/or consumption of marijuana. Step 1. Research your state's laws to determine under what
circumstances medical marijuana is legal for use as a medical treatment, if any. Talk to
a legal professional to fully understand how the law is being applied in your area. States
with medical medical marijuana laws include California, Colorado, Hawaii, Oregon, Vermont,
and Montana. Step 2. Obtain proof of your medical condition by getting a copy of your
medical record. Step 3. Consult your physician. If they agree your condition is treatable
with medical marijuana, get them to write a prescription. If the doctors you've seen
aren't open to the idea of marijuana as a treatment method, search for pro-legalization
organizations that can direct you to a sympathetic care provider. Step 4. Obtain the appropriate
application forms from your state and county governments. Step 5. Fill out the necessary
paperwork and provide documentation to complete an application for medical marijuana status
in your state. Submit it with any applicable registration fees that are required. Step
6. Wait for your application to be approved and to receive your official medical marijuana
license. Once you have it, be sure to use your status responsibly and in accordance
with the law. Did you know As of 2010, 14 states in the U.S. had approved medical marijuana
for certain uses by qualifying people: Alaska, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Maine, Maryland,
Michigan, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington.