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Communications
Notices sent by the Medical Marijuana Program
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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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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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Can another pharmacist extend a temporary certification issued for a new patient by a pharmacist when it’s done at different dispensary facility?
No, a temporary certification issued by a pharmacist to a new patient cannot be issued an extension once the 90-day initial certification expires, regardless of where the initial certification was made.
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Can I get paid for my time issuing certifications?
Yes, the law limits your compensation for issuing temporary certifications to $25.
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Can I certify a minor patient?
No, the law restricts your ability to certify patients to adults 18 years and older.
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Is there a limit on how many times I can issue a temporary certification, extending a patient’s registration?
Yes, once per year or once per registration period in cases of 2-year and 18-month registrations.
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Resources
Information about the Medical Marijuana Program including data & statistics, forms and frequently asked questions.
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Register for a Medical Marijuana Card for Minors
Step-by-Step Guide for Parents or Guardians to Register a Minor Patient
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Register for a Medical Marijuana Card
Learn about what you need to do to register as a patient or caregiver with the Medical Marijuana Program.
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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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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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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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