{"componentChunkName":"component---common-build-question-tags-template-js","path":"/question-tag/cannabis-law/","result":{"data":{"allQuestion":{"edges":[{"node":{"id":"Question_12615-markdown","title":"Can you legally grow medical marijuana in Ohio?","slug":"can-you-legally-grow-medical-marijuana-in-ohio","content":"**I live in Ohio and I have my medical marijuana card. Can I legally grow marijuana for personal use?**\n\nZach K.\n\n-------------------\n\n**No**, unfortunately it’s not legal to grow marijuana plants for **personal use in Ohio**. Not yet at least. In 2021, a [bill (HB 382) was introduced](https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/legislation-summary?id=GA134-HB-382) to legalize the recreational use of marijuana and allow for adult cultivation. It hasn’t advanced yet, but in 2022 we may see some changes to marijuana laws in Ohio.  \n\nStill, as of now the **law prohibits** cultivating cannabis for personal or household use. If you already have your [medical marijuana card](https://www.hellomd.com/get-started/ohio/), then you can visit any of the [licensed dispensaries](https://medicalmarijuana.ohio.gov/Documents/Dispensaries/List%20of%20Ohio%20Medical%20Marijuana%20Dispensaries%20with%20Certificates%20of%20Operation.pdf) around the state. The good news is that you can buy flower at the dispensary, and there are a wide variety of strains available. \n\nIf saving money is the reason you want to grow your own, you may want to look for strains that are sold in larger quantities as shake or small buds sometimes referred to as popcorn buds. In Cleveland, [Terrasana](https://terrasanacannabisco.com/) sells [Riviera Creek Garlic Cookies trim](https://terrasanacannabisco.com/menus/cleveland-menu/?dtche%5Bproduct%5D=garlic-cookies-trim-30819) and [Rise Dispensary](https://oh.risecannabis.com/) sells [Galenas Bluberry Cookie Shake](https://oh.risecannabis.com/dispensary-menu/cleveland-medical-menu/) by the half ounce. \n\nSome dispensaries also offer daily promotions, patient loyalty programs, and veteran discounts to help you lower costs. \n\nBrandon M. \n\n-------------------\n\n![Untitled20.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Untitled20_998c44f98a.png)\n\nIt is not legal to grow your own weed in Ohio. Anyone who wants to cultivate medical marijuana has to [apply for a license](https://medicalmarijuana.ohio.gov/) with the Ohio Department of Commerce. Right now the application period is closed, but you can sign up on their website to receive updates. \n\nThe Department of Commerce approved 33 cultivator provisional licenses, divided into **Level I** and **Level II** categories depending on the square footage of the cultivation area. Twenty-nine of these were awarded a **Certificate of Operation License** after complying with statutory rules. Regulators award a certain number of permits to promote competition and to meet the demands of Ohio’s medical marijuana patient population in a safe and consistent manner. \n\nSince you have your medical card, you can visit any of the [certified dispensaries in your area](https://medicalmarijuana.ohio.gov/Documents/Dispensaries/List%20of%20Ohio%20Medical%20Marijuana%20Dispensaries%20with%20Certificates%20of%20Operation.pdf) to buy cannabis flower from licensed growers, or other products like [oils, tinctures, edibles, and lotions](https://hellomd.com/articles/7-different-ways-to-consume-weed). Flower is available in a variety of strains and Ohio medical patients can legally buy a 45-day supply of cannabis at a time. \n\nI encourage you to explore all the strains available from the currently licensed growers. They sell really fun and yummy strains like [Unicorn Cake by Bullseye Gardens](https://oh.risecannabis.com/dispensary-menu/lakewood-madison-medical-menu/) and [Salty Watermelon by Firelands Scientific](https://www.verilife.com/oh/verilife-cincinnati-ohio-medical-marijuana-dispensary-menu), and the quality is impressive.\n\nEmily F\n\n-------------------\n\n![Untitled18.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Untitled18_65f0d77f80.png)\n\nNo, you can’t grow your own marijuana in Ohio. But you can legally buy marijuana flower from the dispensary. There are 58 dispensaries around the state and they sell flower grown by licensed cannabis cultivators. To hold an operation license, marijuana cultivators have to follow statutory rules enforced by the Ohio Department of Commerce. This ensures the safety and consistency of medical marijuana products sold at dispensaries.\n\nBrands like [Ancient Roots](https://ancientrootsohio.com/shopnow/#) and [Buckeye Relief](https://www.buckeyerelief.com/shop/) offer a variety of [Indica, Sativa, and Hybrid strains](https://hellomd.com/articles/cannabis-101-indica-sativa-and-hybrid-explained). Most dispensaries list the [cross-breed parents](https://hellomd.com/articles/cannabis-landrace-strains-what-they-are-and-why-theyre-hot) and [terpene profile](https://hellomd.com/articles/what-are-cannabis-terpenes-and-how-do-they-work) of the strain so you can make educated choices. At dispensaries, flower is sold in amounts of 2.83 grams (g), 5.66 grams, 8.49 grams, and 14.15 grams. Medical patients can buy a 45-day supply of cannabis at a time. \n\nThere’s a chance the laws may change in the future to allow personal cultivation. For now, to consume medical cannabis legally, you have to meet the qualifying conditions, [register for your medical marijuana card](https://www.hellomd.com/get-started/ohio/), and buy your flower at the dispensary. \n\nTyler K.","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/png;base64,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","aspectRatio":1,"src":"/static/369f695c0e062e3ce0d95a62e3e724f7/ee604/f1e6e14958ff8ee234585b9841ca04dc.png","srcSet":"/static/369f695c0e062e3ce0d95a62e3e724f7/69585/f1e6e14958ff8ee234585b9841ca04dc.png 200w,\n/static/369f695c0e062e3ce0d95a62e3e724f7/497c6/f1e6e14958ff8ee234585b9841ca04dc.png 400w,\n/static/369f695c0e062e3ce0d95a62e3e724f7/ee604/f1e6e14958ff8ee234585b9841ca04dc.png 800w,\n/static/369f695c0e062e3ce0d95a62e3e724f7/f3583/f1e6e14958ff8ee234585b9841ca04dc.png 1200w","srcWebp":"/static/369f695c0e062e3ce0d95a62e3e724f7/58556/f1e6e14958ff8ee234585b9841ca04dc.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/369f695c0e062e3ce0d95a62e3e724f7/61e93/f1e6e14958ff8ee234585b9841ca04dc.webp 200w,\n/static/369f695c0e062e3ce0d95a62e3e724f7/1f5c5/f1e6e14958ff8ee234585b9841ca04dc.webp 400w,\n/static/369f695c0e062e3ce0d95a62e3e724f7/58556/f1e6e14958ff8ee234585b9841ca04dc.webp 800w,\n/static/369f695c0e062e3ce0d95a62e3e724f7/99238/f1e6e14958ff8ee234585b9841ca04dc.webp 1200w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Question_12606-markdown","title":"What are the medical marijuana laws in Louisiana?","slug":"what-are-the-medical-marijuana-laws-in-louisiana","content":"**“I’m moving down by the Bayou in Louisiana soon. In Boston, I use medical cannabis for pains related to sports injuries. I don’t get the impression that marijuana regulations are as open as they are up here. What kinds of marijuana laws do they have?”**\n\n**Stacey P.**\n\n_______________________________\n\n![Untitled69.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Untitled69_639bbf2864.png)\n\nThey aren’t as far advanced as Boston, but they’re getting there. For one thing, recreational or adult-use cannabis is **still illegal**. With the passage of [Act 261](https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=960317) (known as the Alison Neustrom Act), medical marijuana was legalized in 2015.\n\nThere were a couple of problems with the act, such as using the word “prescribe.” Because weed is a Schedule 1 drug and illegal federally, physicians can’t write prescriptions. So the first actual sales weren’t until 2019.\n\nNow state-licensed physicians can review a patient’s medical history, see if they have a qualifying medical condition, and then add their name to the statewide cannabis registry. The patient would take this recommendation, or the physician would send it, to the dispensary of the patient’s choice, which would check it against Louisiana’s cannabis registry. Then the patient can buy legal, medical cannabis.\n\nSo it makes good sense for you to [get your certification](https://www.hellomd.com/get-started/louisiana) in Louisiana, so you have legal access to a quality-controlled supply of medical marijuana.\n\nRoger R.\n\n_______________________________\n\n![Untitled67.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Untitled67_cda2bf632e.png)\n\nRight. You must refill your medical marijuana prescription every 90 days, and the maximum amount you can buy at a time is a 30-day supply. For marijuana flower, the limit is 2.5 ounces over 14 days. Marijuana flower became legal on Jan. 1, 2022. Before, it was just things like oils and tinctures.\n\nIt’s essential to observe the [medical cannabis laws](https://norml.org/laws/medical-laws/louisiana-medical-marijuana-law/) in Louisiana so you don’t wind up on the wrong side of the law.\n\nYou can’t use a medical card from another state to buy cannabis. You also can’t designate a caregiver to buy it on behalf of you, as you can elsewhere. And you can’t grow your weed, even if you are a medical patient on the state’s cannabis registry.\n\nLouisiana has a sliding scale of penalties for illegal possession of weed, starting with a fine of up to $300, and imprisonment for up to 15 days for up to 14g of the substance. And it can go up to 10 to 60 years in prison, and a maximum $100,000 fine, for a second conviction of dealing cannabis. So it’s a good idea to walk the straight and narrow down here.\n\nSandra S.\n\n_______________________________\n\n![Untitled68.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Untitled68_7748aee773.png)\n\nNot surprisingly, it’s [illegal to drive under the influence (DUI)](https://norml.org/laws/drugged-driving/louisiana-drugged-driving/) of cannabis. If a chemical test of your breath, blood, or urine indicates you are stoned, then you would receive a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 days to six months in jail. This would be accompanied by a $300 to $1,000 fine, entering into a court-mandated substance abuse program, and participating in a court-ordered driver improvement program. All but 48 hours of jail time could be suspended by doing community service. \n\nSubsequent offenses would cost you even more dearly. For example, for your fourth offense, there’s a mandatory $5,000 fine and jail time of 10 to 30 years (all but two years of jail time can be suspended). Your vehicle can also be seized and sold, with the proceeds forfeited to the state. Your license could be suspended for two years, and you’d receive mandatory psychological testing.\n\nSo drive clean and sober.\n\nCarolyn M.\n","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/png;base64,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","aspectRatio":1,"src":"/static/13e5adfe4e9bcfb9c0351b00594d15f4/ee604/2ba21233b7668b9206687e21fb8e1817.png","srcSet":"/static/13e5adfe4e9bcfb9c0351b00594d15f4/69585/2ba21233b7668b9206687e21fb8e1817.png 200w,\n/static/13e5adfe4e9bcfb9c0351b00594d15f4/497c6/2ba21233b7668b9206687e21fb8e1817.png 400w,\n/static/13e5adfe4e9bcfb9c0351b00594d15f4/ee604/2ba21233b7668b9206687e21fb8e1817.png 800w,\n/static/13e5adfe4e9bcfb9c0351b00594d15f4/f3583/2ba21233b7668b9206687e21fb8e1817.png 1200w","srcWebp":"/static/13e5adfe4e9bcfb9c0351b00594d15f4/58556/2ba21233b7668b9206687e21fb8e1817.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/13e5adfe4e9bcfb9c0351b00594d15f4/61e93/2ba21233b7668b9206687e21fb8e1817.webp 200w,\n/static/13e5adfe4e9bcfb9c0351b00594d15f4/1f5c5/2ba21233b7668b9206687e21fb8e1817.webp 400w,\n/static/13e5adfe4e9bcfb9c0351b00594d15f4/58556/2ba21233b7668b9206687e21fb8e1817.webp 800w,\n/static/13e5adfe4e9bcfb9c0351b00594d15f4/99238/2ba21233b7668b9206687e21fb8e1817.webp 1200w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Question_12331-markdown","title":"Are there any CBD products that are legal for international travel?","slug":"are-there-any-cbd-products-that-are-legal-for-international-travel","content":"\"London, Nairobi, Ethiopia, Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, and China. \"\n_____________________\nIn general, it is not recommended that you travel internationally with a potentially illegal substance. Even though CBD oil may be legal at your point of departure, you will be responsible for obeying local laws when you land. Even flying within the US is a grey area: CBD may be legal where you take off and land, but when you are in the air, you are governed by federal law - and CBD is still  considered a controlled substance on a federal level.\n\nKevin P.","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_12317-markdown","title":"How do I get a medical marijuana card?  ","slug":"how-do-i-get-a-medical-marijuana-card","content":"\"I tried to do this online with you guys a number of months ago, but there was some glitch and I never followed up. I’ve been getting your emails all this time and have decided I’d like to give it another try. I’ve been advised by friends here in Chico that it is still best to have an ID card even though it is now legal in California (because of the price differential). Thanks for your help!\"\n_____________________\nHi there! \n\nButte County is one of the multiple counties in California that has yet to establish adult-use recreational marijuana laws, so some locations in your area may still require a medical card. \n\nIf you were interested in obtaining your medical marijuana card, you can sign into your HelloMD account that you started and pick up right where you left off! Everything remains saved so that you can leave and return if necessary. \n\nAs long as you have access to a device with a video camera - such as a smartphone, tablet or camera-enabled laptop or desktop, you can meet with one of our doctors online. The consultation will take approximately 10-15 minutes, depending on how many questions you have for the doctor. \n\nIf you run into any glitches during the process, please use our customer service chat located in the bottom corner of the HelloMD website - it's a small blue circle that has a white square inside it. Feel free to message us there and we will be able to assist you with getting into your consultation. We will mail out a hard copy and photo ID of your medical card as well as email you a digital copy you can use immediately after meeting with the doctor. \n\nI hope this information helps! :-) \n\nVeronicaB","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_12313-markdown","title":"I am currently a Florida resident, medical marijuana has just become legal here do you know or guide me in rite direction to obtain a subscription for medical Mj","slug":"i-am-currently-a-florida-resident-medical-marijuana-has-just-become-legal-here-do-you-know-or-guide-me-in-rite-direction-to-obtain-a-subscription-for-medical-mj","content":"\"@\"\n_____________________\nHi there! \n\nThere are a few steps you must take before you can obtain a medical marijuana card in Florida. \n\nFirst, you will need to obtain medical documents confirming you have a qualifying condition. You will also need a signed physicians statement confirming that you are eligible for medical cannabis. Please make sure this signature comes from a doctor you have met with for a minimum of three months. \n\nOnce you have obtained your medical documents and signed statement, you will need to provide this information to your medical marijuana doctor for your consultation. If you are approved, the physician will submit your application to the Compassionate Care Registry. \n\nFrom there, you will need to go online and complete the application process. There is a $75 application fee. Once submitted, it can take upwards of two months for the Florida Department of Health to review your applications. \n\nPlease check out this article below for more information on obtaining your medical card in Florida. \n\nI hope this information helps! :-) \n\nVeronicaB","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11908-markdown","title":"How much CBD do I need to take in order to help with my chronic pain?","slug":"how-much-cbd-do-i-need-to-take-in-order-to-help-with-my-chronic-pain","content":"\"Is there a difference between different types of CBD? I am new to cannabis and have struggled with chronic pain for some time following a car accident. I do not want to take pharmaceuticals and I am not interested in THC and the high associated with it. If I take CBD, what kind do I take, how much and in what form. It seems very confusing to me. My state is not yet legal, will that complicate things?\"\n_____________________\nCBD can be great for chronic pain management, depending on what you may be dealing with, because it is used to reduce inflammation. It is also great for people that do not want the psychoactive effects you get from THC, but still want to get the medical benefits you get from the cannabis plant. \nIf you are in a state that is not legal, that can complicate things, but fortunately, hemp derived CBD oil is not regulated the same way cannabis, so hemp derived CBD is legal in most states. There are products available in many different varieties, such as gummies, vape pens, oil tinctures, gel capsules, topicals, and many other forms so you can find the product that works best for you.  \n\nnsavelli\n_____________________\nCBD is a compound found in cannabis the way vitamin C is in oranges.  Is the vitamin C in lemons different? Of course not.  The effects of cannabis in humans result from the interplay of many compounds in the plant, of which CBD is just one.  While some of the others (eg THC) have psychoactivity, CBD by itself does not.  Whether taking a given amount of CBD is reliably associated with a reduction in pain as experienced by most patients is a question that has not yet been scientifically answered, although there is no shortage of answers on the internet.  But at the same time it appears that CBD is not particularly toxic to humans at any dose, making it remarkably safe to give it a try.  Some preparations consist of CBD extracted from cannabis by itself, others combine it in various ratios with other cannabis compounds, and some patients prefer using a cannabis strain bred specifically to express a lot of CBD relative to other compounds (eg Harlequin).  It is confusing because, unlike penicillin or Prozac, there is no scientifically validated protocol for taking CBD.  Many patients have reported benefit in finding a particular ratio of CBD:THC that reduces discomfort without compromising focus or intellectual function.  There is no substitute for cautious experimentation, and you might begin by reading this short article to get some background information: (https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/cannabis-101-your-quick-guide-to-medical-marijuana).  \n\ndrelkind","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11907-markdown","title":"Can CBD help me with the stress I feel day in and out?","slug":"can-cbd-help-me-with-the-stress-i-feel-day-in-and-out","content":"\"Sometimes I feel anxiety and sometimes just stress, but I want to know if cannabis can help me. I don't live in a state where weed is legal. \"\n_____________________\nHemp derived CBD may be able to help you!\n\nCBD can also be obtained from agriculturaly grown hemp which would not be considered \"cannabis\". Some people have experienced a decrease in stress and anxiety when using CBD.\n\nSome of the benefits you may have heard about from medical cannabis are the same for CBD.\n\nFrom my understanding, CBD promotes neurogenesis which has a calming effect and promotes stress relief. \n\n \n\nBartSmart","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11904-markdown","title":"Is there any evidence that CBD helps with anxiety and what way is best for me to consume it?","slug":"is-there-any-evidence-that-cbd-helps-with-anxiety-and-what-way-is-best-for-me-to-consume-it","content":"\"I don't live in a legal marijuana state, but I have terrible anxiety and have heard that CBD derived from the hemp plant may be something I can try.\"\n_____________________\nIn my opinion, it wouldn't hurt to try CBD that is derived from the hemp plant. The difference between hemp derived CBD and cannabis derived CBD is the amount of THC in the plant. \n\nI have heard success with vaporizing CBD for quickest relief during an anxiety attack, while using CBD edibles regularly to maintain homeostasis, or a balance in one's mind and body.\n\nCBD promotes neurogenesis which can have a calming effect on people leading to a decrease of anxiety for some. \n\nCBD comes from agriculturally derived hemp and you would just want to make sure that your hemp is responsibly sourced.\n\nWe, at HelloMD, have heard of many testimonials about CBD helping people deal with their anxiety. \n\nBartSmart","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11902-markdown","title":"What are the medical or health benefits of CBD and is it worth trying?","slug":"what-are-the-medical-or-health-benefits-of-cbd-and-is-it-worth-trying","content":"\"I live in a state where marijuana is not legal. I want to try CBD and have heard that CBD from the hemp plant may be able to help me.\"\n_____________________\nFortunately, hemp derived CBD is legal not regulated the same was as cannabis, making it legal to purchase in most states throughout the US. While the hemp plant does not contain the same CBD levels as the cannabis plant, it does have trace amounts of CBD that can be beneficial, in addition to other compounds like Omega-3 fatty acids, Vitamin E, and other nutritional benefits that can be great for your health and wellness. \n\nnsavelli","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11901-markdown","title":"Is CBD legal to purchase everywhere in the United States?","slug":"is-cbd-legal-to-purchase-everywhere-in-the-united-states","content":"\n_____________________\nCannabis derived CBD is only legal to purchase in states where cannabis is legal. However, hemp derived CBD is not regulated the same as cannabis, making it legal to purchase in most states throughout the US.  But you would want to be sure by contacting your city, county, or state office. \n\nnsavelli","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11854-markdown","title":"Legal pot for recreation and effect on MM","slug":"legal-pot-for-recreation-and-effect-on-mm","content":"\"I reside in NY State. Marijuana for recreational use is on the verge of becoming legal in NY. WHEN (not IF) this occurs, will it then be necessary to obtain a MM card and be treated by a physician? How will legalizing for recreational use alter the availability of pot for medical use and professional treatment?\"\n_____________________\nHello! When recreational marijuana becomes legal in NYS, it will still be necessary for patients treating their conditions with medical marijuana to be under the supervision of a Provider. Remember, THC/CBD is used differently for medicinal use versus recreational. With recreational marijuana- the focus is on high THC content products for the psycoactive effect with high milligram use. Whereas medicinal marijuana ranges from CBD dominant  to THC dominant medications and usually at lower milligrams. Some conditions require high CBD with super low THC content such as epilepsy. Needless to say, recreational stores vs. medicinal dispensaries will carry different products depending on intended use. If recreational becomes legal in NYS, more land will be purchased by companies to grow and produce product. I don't think it will affect medicinal marijuana availability. \n\ntatiananp","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11853-markdown","title":"Qualifications for MM Card","slug":"qualifications-for-mm-card","content":"\"I suffer from shoulder pain/back pain; anxiety/panic attacks and hand tremors (Essential Tremors). I reside in NY state. Would any of these qualify me for a MM card in NY or would it be legal in NY for me to obtain/use CBD? I also suffer from Type II Diabetes and High cholesterol, but doubt that any form of MM would treat those. \"\n_____________________\n  \nUnfortunately in New York anxiety, panic attacks and tremors are not qualifying conditions for medical cannabis like they are in other states. However, you may qualify under chronic pain for your shoulder and back depending on the severity of the pain. The pain would have to lasted 3 months or more, or be expected to last 3 months or more. It would have to be a severe and debilitating pain that degrades health and functional capability. \n\nhelenanp","image":null}}]}},"pageContext":{"limit":12,"skip":0,"numPages":7,"currentPage":1,"id":5061,"name":"Cannabis Law","slug":"cannabis-law","country":"US"}},"staticQueryHashes":["3949754563","4179947113","4202924991"]}