There are several advantages of carrying a medical cannabis card/certificate, depending on each individual state. Some of the benefits are as follows:

In the United States, marijuana is a schedule 1 controlled substance, and therefore the use, sale, and possession of cannabis is illegal under federal law. However, despite federal law prohibiting the use of cannabis, there are over 30 states with their own medical cannabis programs. The legality of cannabis in the various states, can be broken down into four categories:

1. Legal for both recreational and medical purposes.
2. Legal for medical use only.
3. Legal for medical use, with limited THC content.
4. Prohibited for any use.

Therefore in states where cannabis is illegal recreationally, having a cannabis card is the only legal way to possess and consume cannabis.

•  By obtaining a medical cannabis card, you will be able to access a wider range of products and dispensaries, and in many cases also be eligible for higher potency limits.

•  In states where recreational cannabis is legal, having a medical cannabis card may exempt you from sales tax. It may also be advantageous to carry a card, in order to qualify for insurance reimbursements in some states.