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How to Get a South Carolina Marijuana Card
Is Medical Marijuana Legal in South Carolina?
South Carolina Marijuana Card understands that the medical marijuana laws in the state can be confusing. That's why we are here to keep you posted, and we will be the first to let you know when medical marijuana is legalized. We can't wait to start helping new patients get access to natural treatment that works in South Carolina!
Medical Marijuana is not legal yet in South Carolina, but we are optimistic that it will be legalized in 2023. Lawmakers are also optimistic that the Senate bill will pass soon, legalizing medical marijuana for patients with qualifying conditions and establishing a dispensary model for distribution. Lawmakers believe there is a good chance this bill is passed and implemented this upcoming session!
How to Qualify for a Medical Marijuana Card in South Carolina
To qualify for medical marijuana treatment in South Carolina, you must meet the following qualifications:
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Be diagnosed with one of the qualifying conditions eligible for medical marijuana treatment
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Have a written certification recommendation from a registered South Carolina physician. That's where we come in!
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Proof of South Carolina residency (current Driver’s License or State ID card).
What Conditions Are Approved for Medical Marijuana Treatment in South Carolina?
There is no program in place as of now, but we expect that these conditions will qualify patients for marijuana in South Carolina when the program becomes operational:
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Severe or persistent nausea — Senate version requires patient to be homebound
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Terminal illness with less than a year to live
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A condition causing severe and persistent muscle spasms
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A condition for which opiates could be prescribed
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Any debilitating condition the recommending doctor is qualified to treat — House version only
*The bill currently in the House has a more expansive list of qualifying conditions than the bill in the Senate, but many states continue adding conditions that qualify as the medical marijuana program begins rollout.
Get Your Medical Marijuana Recommendation
in Four Easy Steps!
Schedule an appointment online or by calling us at (833) 781-6670.
Submit your patient form, State ID, and make your payment.
Connect with our doctor using your phone or computer.
Receive your South Carolina Marijuana Card and get access to dispensaries.
How to Get Approved for a South Carolina Medical Marijuana Card
If you have previously been diagnosed with one of the qualifying conditions, you will likely be eligible for a South Carolina Marijuana Card. The next step is to find a compassionate doctor to review your condition(s), and if appropriate, recommend marijuana as part of your treatment plan. That’s where we come in!
What Information and Forms Are Required for a Medical Marijuana Card?
We can assume that the following will be required when submitting an application to the South Carolina Department of Health:
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Your application form
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Your completed Physician Written Certification
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Your current South Carolina-issued driver's license or state ID (Please be aware that your name and address on your application form must match what is listed on your South Carolina driver's license or ID)
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A non-refundable state application fee
Will I Be Guaranteed Approval for Medical Marijuana After Visiting Your Office?
We cannot guarantee approval, as the doctor is the only person that can make a determination. To make it likely that you will receive approval from the doctor, we recommend that you bring as much information as possible to your appointment regarding your medical condition and past treatments.
Why Get a South Carolina Medical Marijuana Card?
Effective Treatment
If you currently suffer from a medical condition, we strongly suggest that once medical marijuana is legalized, you initiate your treatment regimen under the supervision of a physician who has the training, compassion, and belief in the medicinal qualities of cannabis. At South Carolina Marijuana Card, our doctors are not only licensed by the State but have also received continuing medical cannabis education courses to ensure they have critical and recent information related to the therapeutic benefits of medical marijuana.
Dispensary Access
Medical marijuana products should be purchased from a licensed South Carolina dispensary. The rules and regulations surrounding what products will be available to you change depending on which bill gets passed. We will keep our website up to date once we know if the senate or house version of the bill is passed!
With your South Carolina Medical Marijuana card in hand, you'll be able to access all South Carolina dispensaries and purchase medical marijuana. These state-licensed marijuana dispensaries carry many forms of medical cannabis in varying strengths and potencies. You will be able to buy products such as tinctures, oils, creams, as well as edibles.
Legal Protection
Your South Carolina Marijuana Card will make it easy to demonstrate to law enforcement that you are registered with South Carolina's Medical Marijuana Program, and thereby allowed to possess, transport, and consume medical cannabis products.
Access to Other States
A South Carolina Marijuana Card will get you access to all dispensaries located within the state, but you might end up receiving more value than you originally anticipated! Many states with medical marijuana laws extend reciprocity with their programs. This means your marijuana card from South Carolina may end up allowing you to purchase medical cannabis in states with similar requirements.