Can Your Medical Marijuana Card Application Be Denied? Here’s What You Need to Know

Just because you apply for a medical marijuana card doesn’t mean you’ll get one. Yes, people who apply for medical cannabis cards can and do get turned down.

Discover the reasons behind the rejection of your medical marijuana card application. It could be as simple as making a mistake on your application for these reasons.

Here are some of the most common reasons why your application for a medical marijuana card might be turned down.

Not Meeting a Certain Condition

In your state, you must have been diagnosed with at least one of the diseases listed below to get a medical marijuana card. Usually, people who qualify have depression.

For instance, certain states allow the use of anxiety as a diagnosis for medical marijuana, while others do not.

If a physical test doesn’t show a qualifying medical condition, your application for a medical marijuana card will be turned down. If your health changes and a qualifying condition emerges, you can reapply and potentially receive acceptance.

Your Application Has an Error

Pay close attention to how you fill out your application. If there is any wrong or missing information on your application, it could be turned down.

This information includes your passport picture, which needs to be a certain size and have a certain background. You will also need a legal photo ID from the government that has not expired.

Note: Each state has its own rules about documenting and proving who you are. In some places, you only need one ID from the government. Find out about the medical marijuana program in your state.

Applying for a medical marijuana card online is the best way to make sure that your application has all the right information and a picture of your ID.

Online applications are faster and let you log in to see if your state government needs any more information to process your request. Paper applications tend to take longer.

Age of Consent

Your parent or legal guardian will need to give their OK for the state to move forward with your medical marijuana patient application if you are under 18 (or 19 in some places).

If you’re approved to buy medical marijuana in some states, your parent or legal guardian must apply with you and hold the card.

Note: Some states, such as Louisiana, don’t issue physical cards. A doctor’s recommendation serves as the ‘card.’

Record of Violent Crimes

If you have a record of misdemeanor crimes for pot possession, they probably won’t stop you from getting a medical card. Many states have been trying to get drug criminals’ records erased.

But if you have a more serious crime, especially a violent drug-related felony, you might not be able to get a medical marijuana card in some places.

What to Do If You Were Turned Down for a Medical Card

If your application is denied, you may still get a medical marijuana card if you follow the steps.

In some states, you may be able to file an appeal, which could lead to a hearing where your status is again decided. In some places, you have to wait anywhere from 30 days to six months after your first application.

If your application for a medical marijuana card is turned down, that doesn’t mean the end of the story.

Be Informed All The Time

Learn about state laws, then apply for a medical marijuana card again if you qualify.

You can call TeleLeaf at (504) 688-7329 if you live in Louisiana and want to know more about the state’s medical marijuana program or if you want to get a medical cannabis card.