Patients in Ohio with qualifying medical and psychological conditions can apply for a medical marijuana card. This simple and straightforward process includes an in-person or telemedicine appointment with a medical marijuana doctor to obtain the recommendation.
The state of Ohio then provides the medical marijuana card after the MMJ doctor has made the recommendation, entered the information into the state registry, and the patient has paid the required fee to the state.
After the process, patients often have questions about their medical marijuana card. The following are the most common questions and answers asked by patients across the state.
Do I need to have my medical card with me?
In the past, patients had to provide their medical marijuana card. Today, patients can keep their registry bar code on their phone or in printed form to show at the dispensary. In addition, patients will also need to verify their information with some form of government-approved identification.
Does the MMJ card exempt me from employer drug testing?
The employer sets the policies for drug testing. Having an MMJ card does not prohibit the employer from requiring the employee to complete a drug test. Should the policy be termination of employment with a positive drug test, the employee could lose his or her job.
In addition, patients need to be aware of the current laws around the use and transport of medical marijuana, particularly when crossing borders or state lines. This information is available online and through the state government website.
