Eligible Conditions
- AIDS
- Cancer
- Glaucoma
- Cachexia (severe weightloss from disease or medical treatment)
- Persistent muscle spasms, including spasms caused by multiple sclerosis
- Seizures, including seizures caused by epilepsy
- Severe nausea
- Severe pain
- Any other medical condition or treatment for a medical condition that is:
(a) Classified as a chronic or debilitating medical condition by regulation of
the Division; or (b) Approved as a chronic or debilitating medical condition
pursuant to a petition
Application Process
In order to become a registered medical marijuana patient in the
state of
Nevada, you must be a legal resident of Nevada, with a valid Nevada
ID/Driver
License as proof of residency. You must pay a $50 application fee and a $150 registration fee. To
obtain the application follow the instructions at http://health.nv.gov/MedicalMarijuana.htm.
To complete the application itself, you will be required to have a
doctor's
recommendation to treat one of the above-mentioned chronic or
debilitating
conditions with marijuana. Get copies of your medical records which show
a diagnosis of one of the
qualifying conditions, I.E. HIV/AIDS, Chronic Pain, Cancer, Glaucoma,
Cachexia, Chronic Muscle Spasms and severe nausea. Next, you need
written documentation from a medical marijuana doctor in Nevada stating
that you are a qualified patient. You need to submit an application for
the Nevada Medical Marijuana
Program to the Nevada State Health Division, available at their
website. Fill out and submit the application to the State Health
Division. Once you submit the application, the Division of
Health will check the status of the doctor who wrote your recommendation
and see
whether you have ever been convicted of selling a controlled substance.
If your
application is approved, your registry ID card will be issued at a DMV
office in
Las Vegas, Henderson, Reno, Elko, or Carson City.
Doctor
It is up to the medical doctor in Nevada to determine whether a patient should become eligible for this program.
Going
to a physician who practices outside the scope of their practice that
is not consistent with your chronic and/or debilitating condition for a
medical marijuana card puts the doctor and yourself in jeopardy of
participating in The Nevada Medical Marijuana program.
Access/ Caregivers
As a patient, you and your designated primary caregiver are allowed to
produce marijuana. You are only allowed one primary caregiver at a time. Your
caregiver must be at least 18 years old, have significant responsibility for
managing your well-being, and be officially designated as your primary
caregiver. If you want a designated caregiver, make sure to request a caregiver
packet when you request an application from the Division of Health.
Consumption
The medical marijuana law does not protect a patient who uses their medicine
while driving or operating a boat. Nor does the law allow you to medicate in any
place exposed to public view. Be safe, and if possible, use your medicine in the
safety of your own home.
Age Limits
If you or a patient you are inquiring about is a minor, then you should
include a request for a minor release in your request for an application from
the Division of Health. A patient under the age of 18 must have a signed
statement from his or her parent or legal guardian saying that the parent will
be the patient's designated primary caregiver and agrees to control the
acquisition of medicine, the dosage, and frequency of use.
Confidentiality
The list of patients with IDs is confidential and not subject to subpoena,
discovery, or inspection by the general public.
Housing
The Nevada medical marijuana law does not specifically address whether or not
you can be evicted because you are a patient with an ID. Nothing in the Nevada
law specifically addresses whether or not a person can be a patient and live in
subsidized housing. If you live in housing funded by the Federal Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Nevada law will not protect you and you may
be subject to eviction because medical marijuana is not protected under federal
law.
Nevada's medical marijuana law states that no correctional facility,
including a county jail, state prison, or juvenile detention center, is required
to accommodate a medical marijuana patient.
Employment
Nevada does not require employers to accommodate medical marijuana use in the
workplace.
Insurance
Nevada does not require an insurance carrier to reimburse you for the cost of
your medicine.
What's the law
Ballot question 9 was passed by Nevada voters on November 7, 2000. It
allows qualified patients under a physician's care to obtain a legal
medical marijuana recommendation and register for a Medical Marijuana
Identification Card. It is a good idea to become familar with NRS 453A.
How much can I legally possess
Patients should read and familiarize themselves with NRS 453A regarding the specific quantities of plants and product allowed per patient without being subject to arrest.
Where can I get medical Cannabis
Nevada state law does not authorize marijuana buyers clubs or
recognize any legal source for marijuana to be utilized for medicinal
purposes. Medical marijuana law allows patients and their caregivers may
grow medical marijuana for the patient's private use. Patients may
possess up to 1 usable ounce and 7 plants, 3 of which may be mature.
Reciprocity
Nevada does not have a reciprocity program with other states which allow
people to become medical marijuana patients. If you do not have a Nevada patient
ID you will not be protected from prosecution under Nevada law.
Finally, simply wishing you had a medical
marijuana card does
not make it so. It is still illegal in Nevada to use, sell, possess or
grow marijuana without your Nevada Medical Marijuana Card, so Nevada
residents should be aware of the potential trouble with the law if you
do not have the card required by the State, as well as documented proof
of qualification signed by medical doctor in Nevada. If you do not have
all of the above-listed documents and have not received your Medical
Marijuana Card from the Nevada State Health Division, you are in
violation of the law. If you use, possess or grow medical marijuana in
Nevada without the proper authorizations you can be arrested and
prosecuted. "Get Legal Today!
What to Expect from your Medical Marijuana Evaluation
Please bring your Nevada ID as well as any relevant medical information.
This includes medical records, prescription bottles, x-rays, MRI
results, or disability paperwork.
A typical visit for a new patient at a medical marijuana clinic will usually entail:
1) You will be greeted by friendly,
competent, and caring staff that will assist you in filling out all
necessary paperwork.
2) You will then visit with a board certified physician who will go over your reason for seeking treatment.
3) The physician will determine your eligibility for use of medical cannabis to treat your condition.
4) Your physician will then outline a
treatment plan and explain all benefits and side effects of using
medical cannabis.
After the physician has determined your
eligibility for medical cannabis, you will receive a signed Physician
referral form that will allow you to apply to register with the
Nevada Medical Marijuana Program. Your Nevada Medical Marijuana Registry
ID card will allow you legally possess, transport, and cultivate
marijuana pursuant to Nevada state law.
If you feel that you can benefit from the
use of medical marijuana to treat a specific condition or disease,
please fill out our simple online form and a scheduling
representative will contact you shortly!
Fill out this form to schedule a confidential medical marijuana evaluation with a physician near you:
| Application Fee |
$50 |
| Doctor Fee: |
$250 with or without records
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| Background Check Fee: |
$150 |
| Fingerprinting and Notary: |
$35 |
| Total: |
$485
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In order to obtain a medical marijuana card in the State of Nevada you MUST have a “chronic or debilitating medical condition”.
According to Nevada Revised Statute’s (NRS453A.050) a “chronic or debilitating medical condition” means:
1.) Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS)
2.) Cancer
3.) Glaucoma or
4.) A medical condition or treatment for a medical condition that produces, for a specific patient, one or more of the following:
a.) Cachexia means a general physical wasting and malnutrition associated with chronic disease.
b.) Persistent Muscle Spasms, including, without limitation, spasms caused by Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
c.) Seizures, including, without limitation, seizures caused by epilepsy.
d.) Severe Nausea; or
e.) Severe Pain; or
5.) Any other medical condition or treatment for a medical condition that is:
a.) Classified as a chronic or debilitating medical condition by regulation of the Division; or
b.) Approved as a chronic or debilitating medical condition pursuant to a PETITION submitted in accordance with NRS453A.710.
What this means, is, that if you are looking to obtain a medical marijuana recommendation in the State of Nevada for a “subjective” diagnosis (i.e. anxiety, nightmares, insomnia, depression, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and etc.) you must first petition the State of Nevada according to NRS453A.710 in order to get a recommendation from a physician for medical marijuana.
When considering a recommendation for medical marijuana in Nevada for a “chronic or debilitating medical condition” it is best to seek out a physician who specializes in the disease and/or ailment that is consistent with your diagnosis. These specialist can prepare and provide you with the appropriate medical documentation and records according to NRS453A.170. For example:
1.) Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) -consult with an Infectious Disease Specialist or a physician who specializes in (HIV/AIDS)
2.) Cancer- Consult with an Oncologist.
3.) Glaucoma- Consult with an Ophthalmologist
4.) Seizure Disorder- Consult with a Neurologist
5.) Severe and/or Chronic Pain and Muscle Spasms- Consult with a Pain Management Specialist.
NOTE: If you have any questions in regard to the required medical documentation and/or what constitutes a chronic or debilitating medical condition that qualifies you for the medical marijuana program, please do not hesitate to book an appointment to see our doctor and get diagnosed.
Know the law
Ballot question 9 was passed by Nevada voters
on November 7, 2000. It allows qualified patients under a
physician's care to obtain a legal medical marijuana recommendation and
register for a Medical Marijuana Identification Card. As a medical
marijuana card holder, it is a good idea to become familiar with the
laws themselves. We encourage you to read the full text of state statute
NRS 453A.
The Nevada medical marijuana registry is regulated and
administered by the Nevada Medical Marijuana Program (NMMP) within the
Nevada Department of Health and Human Services.
The NMMP can be contacted at:
Nevada State Health Division
Medical Marijuana Program
4150 Technology Way, Suite 104
Carson City, Nevada 89706
http://health.nv.gov/MedicalMarijuana.htm Nevada State Health Division's medical marijuana website
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-453A.html#NRS453ASec210 Text of Statute
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/NAC/NAC-453A.html Administrative Regulations
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*up to 49 plants/32oz, solely at the doctors discretion.
We are not a dispensary. We do not advise anyone on
how to obtain or produce medical marijuana. We only help legal residents
of Nevada (with a valid Nevada ID/Driver License as proof of residency)
apply for the Nevada Medical Marijuana Program.
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