A temporary card is a short-term registration that lets a newly certified patient buy while the annual card is processed. This page covers what the regulation and the Commission say about it.

The provider's temporary registration

The regulation says a certifying provider shall provide a temporary registration to a patient who has not been issued a temporary Patient Registration Card in the 365-day period before certification(state regulation).

The regulation says the temporary Registration Card counts as a Registration Card for accessing MTCs and purchasing medical-use marijuana(state regulation).

An MTC is a Medical Marijuana Treatment Center, the medical dispensary.

It expires 14 days after it is issued, or when the annual Registration Card is issued and received, whichever occurs first(state regulation).

A patient is limited to one 14-day temporary registration during any 365-day period, unless the Commission approves otherwise(state regulation).

An MTC may dispense no more than 2.5 ounces to a patient on a 14-day temporary registration, unless the certifying provider certifies a different amount(state regulation).

The regulation says to present the temporary Registration Card in addition to a government-issued identification card(state regulation).

The caregiver's temporary card

The Commission says a new caregiver can print a temporary registration card that expires four weeks from the date the registration is approved(masscannabiscontrol.com).

What to do

Ask your certifying provider whether they issue a temporary registration, then finish registering with the Commission. AC does not recommend any certifying provider.

Short answers

How long does a temporary registration card last?

It expires 14 days after it is issued, or when you receive the annual card, whichever occurs first(state regulation).

How many times can I get one?

The regulation limits a patient to one 14-day temporary registration during any 365-day period, unless the Commission approves otherwise(state regulation).

Do I still need ID?

Yes. The regulation says to present the temporary Registration Card in addition to a government-issued identification card(state regulation).

How long does a temporary caregiver card last?

The Commission says four weeks from the date the registration is approved(masscannabiscontrol.com).

Advanced Dispensary in Peabody

Advanced Dispensary in Peabody is being built and has no opening date.

Sources

O cartão temporário: o que ele permite

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