What happens next?
After filling out the form on this page, a patient care specialist will provide a free pre-screening to assess your eligibility for medical marijuana treatment in North Carolina. If you meet the initial criteria, we’ll schedule an appointment with one of our qualified physicians. If the physician confirms your eligibility, they will register you in the Medical Marijuana Use Registry, allowing the North Carolina Department of Health to issue your certification. Once you receive your state-issued certification, you can visit a local dispensary.
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What happens next?
After filling out the form on this page, a patient care specialist will provide a free pre-screening to assess your eligibility for medical marijuana treatment in North Carolina. If you meet the initial criteria, we’ll schedule an appointment with one of our qualified physicians. If the physician confirms your eligibility, they will register you in the Medical Marijuana Use Registry, allowing the North Carolina Department of Health to issue your certification. Once you receive your state-issued certification, you can visit a local dispensary.
Still Have Questions? Call Us
- (704) 669-8401
FAQ
Most frequent questions and answers
The only medical marijuana card available in North Carolina is issued by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI). The state does not have its own medical marijuana program that provides identification cards, but individuals with written documentation of one or more of the 18 qualifying health conditions can legally access medical marijuana.
Yes, medical marijuana is legal in North Carolina, but its use is highly restricted. The state approved limited medical cannabis use in 2015 through House Bill 766, known as the North Carolina Epilepsy Alternative Treatment Act. Under this law, patients diagnosed with intractable epilepsy can legally use cannabis products containing less than 0.9% THC (low-THC cannabis). The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) oversees the state’s medical marijuana program.
CCB is now accepting applications from North Carolina residents. Applicants must provide proof of current residency in the state.
No, a prescription or recommendation from a doctor is not required. However, you must provide written documentation of at least one of the 18 qualifying health conditions with your application.