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How to Submit a Petition to Add a Debilitating Medical Condition, Treatment or Disease for the Use of Medical Marijuana
The Department of Consumer Protection will accept and consider petitions to add debilitating conditions, treatments or diseases to the list of approved conditions currently allowed by law.
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Public Hearings
The Board of Physicians regularly holds public hearings regarding the Medical Marijuana Program, including on the review of petitions to add medical conditions
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Medical Marijuana Program Board of Physicians
The Medical Marijuana Program Board of Physicians operates within the Department of Consumer Protection and comprises the Commissioner of the Department of Consumer Protection and up to eight members. The Board is charged with advising the Department of Consumer Protection regarding implementation of various provisions of Connecticut General Statutes, Chapter 420f, Section 21a-408.
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Medical Marijuana Board of Physicians -- Meeting Agendas & Minutes
Board meetings are held at the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection, 450 Columbus Blvd., Hartford, Connecticut and are open to the public.
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Resources
Medical Marijuana Program Data, Documents and Statistics
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Certification Process for Prescribers
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Register for a Medical Marijuana Card
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Producer
This license is for a secure, indoor facility where the production of marijuana occurs. The Department is not accepting applications for producers at this time.
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Product Registry
Medical Marijuana Program Retail Sales Establishing a Business Data, Documents and Statistics
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Qualifying Conditions
A patient may only register for a medical marijuana certificate if they are a Connecticut resident being treated for a debilitating medical condition by a Connecticut-licensed physician, physician assistant (PA) or advanced practice registered nurse (APRN).
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Primary Caregivers - Registration Process
If a patient’s physician, physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse certifies the need for the patient to have a primary caregiver, the patient may register one person to act as their caregiver with respect to their palliative use of marijuana.
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Physician/PA/APRN Requirements and Eligibility
Requirements for providers who wish to certify a patient for medical marijuana.
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Recertification
Qualifying patients’ registrations are valid up to one year from the date of written certification by a physician, physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse.
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As a physician, physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse, how can I get a copy of the form that allows me to certify my qualifying patients for the palliative use of marijuana?
The Department has developed an online registration process so that you can certify your patients electronically.
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How do I register for a medical marijuana card for a minor with a qualifying medical condition?
A parent or guardian of a minor child (individual under the age of 18 years) with a qualifying condition may complete the process for a medical marijuana card for the minor.
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My medical condition is not listed as one that would make me eligible for medical marijuana. Can medical conditions be added to the list?
The Commissioner of Consumer Protection has established a Board of Physicians made up of board-certified physicians and surgeons. The board will recommend to the Department of Consumer Protection any additional medical conditions, medical treatments, or diseases to be added to the list of medical conditions that qualify for the palliative use of marijuana.
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