AUTHORIZED MEDICAL PATIENTS NOW EXEMPT FROM UP TO 47% IN CANNABIS TAXES
Higher Leaf Is Now Certified To Sell Tax Exempt Medical Cannabis To Authorized Patients
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Do you have a medical cannabis authorization from an approved provider but need your medical card?
We can help! Schedule an appointment at any of our four medical locations and our certified consultants will be happy to get you set up with your card so you can start purchasing tax exempt medical cannabis. In order to set up your card successfully in store we ask that you please do the following for your appointment:
Bring your official authorization paperwork from your medical provider. This must be the original document and cannot be a version printed at home or photocopied.
Bring a valid government issued ID
Bring $1 in cash to cover the state card setup fee
Wear a dark colored garment. Your photo will be taken as part of the setup process and this ensures the upload goes smoothly in the state’s validation system.
Interested in becoming a medical cannabis patient and saving up to 47% on your cannabis purchases?
If you have an ailment that qualifies for medical cannabis use, you can get authorized by the state of Washington to make tax exempt medical cannabis purchases. There is a 10% Sales Tax and 37% Excise tax added onto the price of cannabis purchases so the savings to medical cannabis patients is quite substantial. All cannabis products are exempt of sales tax for medical patients, and all DOH Compliant products are additionally exempt from excise tax for medical patients. Medical cannabis patients are also able to purchase and posses much larger quantities of cannabis than recreational customers.
What conditions qualify for medical cannabis?
The following conditions are recognized by the state of Washington as qualifying for medical cannabis authorization:
● Anorexia
● Appetite loss
● Cachexia
● Cancer
● Chronic renal failure requiring hemodialysis
● Crohn’s disease
● Epilepsy (or other seizure disorders)
● Glaucoma
● Hepatitis C
● HIV/AIDS
● Intractable pain
● MS
● Nausea
● PTSD
● Spasticity disorders
● Traumatic brain injury
How do I become a medical cannabis patient?
To become an medical cannabis patient in Washington, you must have a qualifying condition and obtain an official medical cannabis authorization from a state authorized medical provider. Generally speaking, your typical primary care provider will not meet this criteria, but there are many healthcare providers that specialize in this field. Some clinics that can get you started on your medical cannabis authorization:
Once you have obtained your medical authorization form from an authorized provider, you can schedule an appointment to have your medical card made and finalized with one of our certified medical consultants at four of our convenient locations (see consult links and appointment best practices above).
For more information on medical cannabis in Washington State check out our FAQ below or visit the Washington Department of Health medical cannabis resource page.
Medical Cannabis FAQ
What are the medical cannabis possession laws in Washington?
Once you have your medical cannabis card, you need to know the rules about how much product you can legally possess at any given time, and this is where you’ll see a big difference between medical and recreational cannabis. While recreational consumers may only possess 1 ounce of usable cannabis or alternately, 16 ounces of edibles, 72 ounces of cannabis-infused liquid, or 7 grams of concentrate, patients with a medical cannabis card may possess:
● 3 ounces of cannabis
● 48 ounces of edibles
● 1.69 gallons of cannabis-infused liquid
● Or 21 grams of concentrate
In other words, as an authorized and registered medical consumer, you can legally possess three times as much product as a recreational consumer. What about growing your own? Growing recreational, or adult-use cannabis in the home is illegal in Washington, but medical patients are allowed to grow small amounts.
With a valid medical cannabis card, you can legally cultivate up to six plants and possess up to eight ounces of usable cannabis in your home. Medical patients may grow up to 15 plants and possess up to 16 ounces of usable cannabis in the home with authorization from a healthcare provider.
For most patients, it’s easier to simply visit a medical cannabis dispensary to purchase needed products, but there may be cases in which patients (especially terminally ill patients or those with chronic pain conditions) require additional products, and a healthcare provider may authorize the possession and use of additional cannabis through growing at home.
Can I have a medical card made if I am under 21 years old?
While the state recognizes patients 18 years old and over, we are only accepting patients 21+ currently.
Who can consume Washington medical cannabis?
Adults over the age of 18 are eligible to apply for a medical cannabis card, which is necessary to purchase medical cannabis. For medical patients under the age of 18, a parent or guardian must also be registered with the medical cannabis authorization database, and both the minor and parent/guardian must have a card.
Where is the consumption of medical cannabis allowed in Washington?
Currently, it is illegal to consume cannabis of any type in a public setting in the state of Washington, even in areas where tobacco consumption may be allowed. While there is no penalty for possessing cannabis (in approved amounts), public consumption is strictly prohibited and subject to fines. This includes vehicles.
Not only is it illegal to consume cannabis in a vehicle, but driving under the influence of cannabis is illegal. Transportation, as between a medical cannabis dispensary and your home, or between private spaces, is allowed so long as the cannabis is in a sealed container, or it’s in the trunk of the car.
Do all purchases for medical cannabis need to be made from a medical cannabis dispensary?
With more and more states enacting legislation to legalize cannabis for medical and/or recreational purposes, plenty of new businesses have sprung up, promising safe and potent products. Unfortunately, not all sellers are reputable and reliable.
If you’re going to purchase medical cannabis, you should only do so from licensed dispensaries that are recognized and regulated by the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB). In fact, all adult-use cannabis (both medical and recreational) can only be purchased legally from state-licensed dispensaries. This is not just a way to ensure safe and reliable products, but also to comply with state law.