Patients can now get a medical cannabis patient card through the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) program for use on tribal lands (the Qualla Boundary and other EBCI trust lands). The EBCI Cannabis Control Board states that it is accepting applications from North Carolina residents, and its medical cannabis laws apply only on Tribal land.

Yes. Vitagreen MD offers telehealth medical marijuana evaluations where permitted by state guidelines. This allows eligible patients to complete their doctor visit remotely, saving time and travel. You can check location availability here.

Under the North Carolina Compassionate Care Act, the following conditions have been listed as qualifying conditions in the proposed legislation:

• Cancer
• Epilepsy
• HIV (positive status for human immunodeficiency virus)
• AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome)
• ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis)
• Crohn’s disease
• Sickle cell anemia
• Parkinson’s disease
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) (with acceptable evidence of one or more traumatic events, such as active combat service, being the victim of a violent or sexual crime, or serving as a first responder; specific trauma details are not required)
• Multiple sclerosis
• Cachexia (wasting syndrome)
• Severe or persistent nausea (in a non-pregnant person related to end-of-life or hospice care, or in someone who is bedridden/homebound because of a condition)
• Terminal illness (with a life expectancy of less than six months)

Yes. To qualify for a North Carolina medical marijuana card, you must be evaluated and certified by a North Carolina-licensed medical marijuana doctor (or a qualified North Carolina healthcare provider authorized to recommend medical cannabis under the program).

The doctor will review your medical history, confirm that you have a qualifying condition, and provide the certification needed for your application.

Patients must renew their marijuana card with the state every year to keep their cannabis card active.

The state card renewal fee is $100.00 per year.

Patients must renew their recommendation/order every year with the doctor, and this renewal will be completed through a telehealth appointment.

During the renewal visit, the doctor will:

• Update your medical history

• Suggest certain forms of medication based on your medical condition(s)

• Renew your recommendation/order for the program