North Dakota medical marijuana cards are valid for one year. They should be renewed before expiry to prevent interruption of cardholders' legal access to medical cannabis.
It is advisable to start the renewal process at least a few weeks before your current medical marijuana card expires. This ensures that there is no lapse in your legal access to medical cannabis.
The cost of renewing an expired North Dakota medical marijuana card is a non-refundable $25 fee, payable to the state. In addition, an applicant may be required to pay some administrative fees for obtaining a written certification from their healthcare provider.
Yes, qualifying patients must obtain written certifications for medical marijuana use from licensed healthcare providers before they can renew their expiring medical marijuana cards. A licensed healthcare provider who is a physician, physician assistant, or an advanced practice registered nurse is allowed to evaluate qualifying patients and recommend them for medical cannabis therapy in North Dakota. The healthcare provider must have a bona fide provider-patient relationship with a patient in order to recertify them for medical cannabis when renewing their medical marijuana card.
If your North Dakota medical marijuana card expires, you will lose legal access to medical cannabis. It is essential to renew your card before it expires to avoid any disruptions in your medical cannabis therapy.