Arizona Medical Marijuana: Things You Need to Know

Thanks to the approval of Proposition 203 in 2010, Arizona became one of the states to approve medical use of marijuana under the regulation of Arizona Medical Marijuana Act, constituting the following definitions:

1. The admissible possession of medical cannabis

Qualified patients are allowed to possess 2.5 ounces of marijuana (concentrates). Also, if the qualified patient is authorized to grow and cultivate the weed, he or she is only allowed to possess twelve marijuana plants and must be contained in a secure and enclosed facility. 

2. before the patient is able to purchase medical marijuana, he or she must possess medical marijuana card

What is medical marijuana card? 

The medical marijuana card or cannabis card is a government-issued card identifying the holder as a patient with debilitating medical condition and is allowed to join the medical marijuana dispensaries; in other words, these qualified patients are allowed to purchase medical marijuana (allowable amount) and grow or cultivate weeds at home (allowable numbers of weed plant).

How to get one?

Since the card is issued by the state, he or she must pass the following requirements:

•    Must have one of the “debilitating medical conditions”:

 

a.    Cancer

b.    HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)

c.    Glaucoma

d.    AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome)

e.    Hepatitis C

f.    ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis)

g.    Crohn’s Disease

h.    Alzheimer’s Disease

i.    Wasting Syndrome

j.    Chronic and severe pain

k.    Severe Nausea and seizure (including, but not limited to conditions related to epilepsy)

l.    Persistent and severe muscle spasm

•    Also, patients who are 18 years and over are qualified to possess a medical marijuana card. However, before the patient is able to possess one, he or she must be in agreement with the licensed doctor and that medical weed is the best option for treating any of the above-mentioned medical conditions.

3.    The patient is prohibited from using the weed (concentration or edible) in public

Arizona's marijuana laws are strict when it comes to using and dispensing the medical form of marijuana. If you do not want to answer any criminal charges, be sure to follow these limitations:

•    It is prohibited to undertake any task if an individual is under the influence of marijuana, because it could cause professional negligence and malpractice.

•    It is prohibited to consume marijuana in public areas such as schools or near a school, public utility vehicles, correctional facilities, and other public places. However, the qualified user can consume the edible marijuana in public, as long as his or her actions will not be altered due to the consumption of marijuana.

•    It is prohibited to drive under the influence of medical weed.

•    It is prohibited to consume and transport medical weed (concentrates or edible) outside the state.

Final Words

Medical cannabis has a huge impact on the medical sphere; fortunately, in Arizona, it was legalized last 2010. However, even though legal in medical purposes, individuals who are qualified to purchase and consume the medical weed, the laws and regulations constituted by the state of California, in relation to the medical use of marijuana, should not be abused.