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What are the benefits of getting a medical marijuana card in Massachusetts?
Being a medical marijuana patient in Massachusetts has its perks:
Cost Savings: First off, Massachusetts omits the tax for medical patients, so there’s no sales tax on your medical marijuana purchase.
Shorter Lines: You’ll see shorter lines due to patient-dedicated checkouts in most medical & adult-use dispensaries.
Higher Doses: Medical patients will have access to more options for higher dosed products vs. adult-use menus.
Inventory Controls: The state also requires dispensaries to hold a certain percentage of their inventory for medical use-- so as a medical patient, you’re medicine will be prioritized.
Privacy: All medical dispensaries are required to have patient-dedicated consultation rooms so patients can speak about their conditions freely.
Massachusetts MMJ State Resources
For more detailed instructions on patient registration, visit: https://www.mass.gov/how-to/register-as-a-patient-with-the-medical-use-of-marijuana-program
Also, check, out CAC’s list of online Massachusetts Cannabis resources.
First Time Patients and Caregivers Offer*
First Time Patients and Caregivers are eligible to receive $50 off their purchase of $100, or $100 off a purchase of $200.