What To Expect During Your First Visit To A Medical Marijuana Dispensary

More and more states have legalized the use of medical marijuana, and marijuana dispensaries are the best way for you to purchase your product. Being able to obtain marijuana legally is a fairly new concept, so most people do not know what to expect the first time they visit a medical marijuana dispensary. Luckily, the buying process is pretty easy, and the learning curve is small, so it does not take long to get used to purchasing marijuana at a dispensary. If you're visiting a medical marijuana dispensary for the first time, continue reading to learn what to expect:

Have Your Medical Marijuana Card On Hand 

Before you attempt to purchase medical marijuana, you will need to visit a physician to obtain a medical marijuana card. The physician will do an exam, ask questions, and determine if your ailment makes you a candidate to receive a medical marijuana card. If you receive a medical marijuana card from a physician, you will need to have it with you every single time that you visit a dispensary. You will not be permitted to enter a medical marijuana dispensary without a valid medical marijuana card.

Bring You I.D.

Most states have age regulations in place regarding medical marijuana, so you will need to present a valid form of I.D. along with your medical marijuana card before you will be allowed into a dispensary. The form of I.D. that you use must either be a state issued drivers licensed or identification card or a passport.

Be Prepared to Wait

In most medical marijuana dispensaries, it is not uncommon for customers to have to wait. Shopping at a medical marijuana dispensary is not like shopping at other places; a lot of states have rules in place that require only one person to be helped at a time at a medical marijuana dispensary. Luckily, in most cases, you won't have to wait a very long time, especially if you visit a dispensary during low-peak hours.

Know What Type of Payment is Accepted 

Since medical marijuana is not recognized as legal by the federal government, not all medical marijuana dispensaries have traditional business accounts and point of sale equipment to accept debit and credit cards. It is a good idea to find out if the dispensary that you're visiting is one of the few that can currently process debit card transactions. If your dispensary can't take card payments, you will need to have enough cash on hand to make your purchase. 


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