Last Updated:
09/29/11 12:31:28 PM
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Medical Marijuana
Frequently Asked Questions |
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Can the Nevada Medical Marijuana
Program (NMMP) refer me to a physician? |
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No. The NMMP does not serve as a
referral source. Any Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of
Osteopathy (DO) licensed in Nevada can recommend a patient
for the program. |
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Where do I get the seeds or plants to
start growing medical marijuana? |
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The NMMP is not a resource for the
growing process and does not have information to give to
patients. It is recommended that you talk to an attorney to learn about your
rights and protections. |
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3) |
I do not have the money for the
application fee. Is it a one-time payment? Can it be waived?
Can I make installment payments? Will my insurance pay? Can
I pay with my credit card? |
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The answer to all these questions is
“no”. The fee must be paid in full with each new or renewal
application. Make your check or money order payable to
“Nevada State Health Division”. Cash payments are accepted
at the Nevada State Health Division Office on William Street
in Carson City. |
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4) |
Do I have to tell my landlord that I
am a patient in the NMMP? Can my landlord evict me if I am a
patient in the NMMP and have my grow site in my rental
housing? Can I live in subsidized housing and be a patient
in the NMMP? |
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It is up to you to decide whether or not
to tell your landlord that you are a patient in the NMMP.
Nothing in NRS 453A specifically addresses whether or not
you can be evicted because you are a patient in the NMMP,
even if you have only the amount of medical marijuana
allowed by law. Nothing in NMMP laws specifically addresses
whether or not a person can be an NMMP patient and live in
subsidized housing. If you have questions about these
important issues, the NMMP recommends you talk to an
attorney to learn about your rights and protections. |
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5) |
Do I have to tell the NMMP if I
change my mailing address or add or remove a designated
primary caregiver? |
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The answer to all these questions is
“yes”. You are required to tell the NMMP in writing of any
such changes within 30 days of the change. The NMMP does not
accept changes of information over the telephone. The NMMP
only accepts written changes about the patient’s address or
designated primary caregiver from the registered patient.
You may send your changes to the NMMP by mail, in person, or
fax. You will get written confirmation from the NMMP that
the change was received. Your changes will be made in our
computer database and will be put in your file. You will be
protected from civil and criminal penalties for these
changes. If you change your caregiver, you will be asked to
return your old caregiver card within 7 days. |
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6) |
What happens to my application once I
mail it? What if I don’t send in all the required parts of
my application? |
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The NMMP will review your application to
make sure it is complete and all parts are current. If your
application is complete, you will get a 30 day temporary
approval letter from the NMMP. On the same day the NMMP
sends you a temporary approval we will conduct a criminal
background check on you (and your caregiver if applicable).
If you don’t send in all the required
parts of your application, the NMMP will send you an
“incomplete letter” telling you what parts of your
application are missing. |
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Who can ingest medical marijuana? |
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Under NRS 453A, only a person with a
qualifying debilitating medical condition who has obtained a
valid Nevada Medical Marijuana Program card is excepted from
criminal laws of the state for engaging in the medical use
of marijuana as justified to mitigate the symptoms or
effects of the person's debilitating medical condition. |
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Why can’t I go to a pharmacy to fill
a prescription for medical marijuana? |
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Pharmacies can only dispense medications
“prescribed” by licensed medical practitioners. The federal
government classifies marijuana as a Schedule I drug, which
means licensed medical practitioners cannot prescribe it.
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Is the Nevada Medical Marijuana
Registry Card recognized by other states? Can I travel to
another state with medical marijuana and my NMMP registry
identification card and not be arrested or charged with
civil or criminal penalties? |
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At this time, the NMMP is not aware of
any “reciprocity” agreements with any other states to honor
the Nevada law. This includes even those states that have
medical marijuana laws of their own, such as Washington and
California. Because Medical Marijuana programs vary by
state, you may want to contact the state you are traveling
to for information on their laws. |
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10) |
What should I tell my employer if I
am subjected to a drug test? |
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The Nevada Medical Marijuana Act states
that employers are not required to accommodate employees who
use medical marijuana. You may wish to consult an attorney
about whether or not to tell your employer that you are a
patient in the NMMP. A patient may contact the NMMP in
writing to ask the Program to release information about the
patient’s registration to an employer. |
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Can I have someone else sign and date
my application (a “proxy") if I am physically unable to do
so? |
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Yes, as long as the individual signing
your application identifies him or herself as your proxy
next to his or her signature on your application or has
provided documentation showing guardianship or power of
attorney. |
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12) |
Can a patient withdraw from the
program? |
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Yes. A patient must submit a written
statement that he or she wishes to withdraw from the
Program. The Program will request that all cards be returned
and the file will be closed. The patient’s card and all
cards associated will be voided. It is the responsibility of
the patient to notify his or her caregiver, if applicable,
that his or her card is no longer valid. It is the patient’s
responsibility to collect all cards associated with his or
her patient card and return them to the department. If the
Department is notified by the patient that he or she would
like to withdraw from the program, the Department shall
notify the primary caregiver by mail at the address of
record informing the caregiver that his or her card is no
longer valid and must be returned to the Department within 7
calendar days. All cards must be returned to the Department
within seven (7) calendar days of the date that the
Department was notified of withdrawal. If the patient so
chooses he or she may reapply as a new patient at any time.
In order to reapply a patient must submit the required
documentation and application fee as outlined in NAC 453A. |
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Can the NMMP give me legal advice? |
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No. If you have questions concerning
compliance with Medical Use of Marijuana laws in Nevada you
should consult a private attorney. |
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