When applying for a medicinal cannabis card in New Jersey, a patient must submit an Authorizing Provider Statement from an eligible healthcare provider registered with the state’s medical cannabis program (MCP). Therefore, the patient must pay for a healthcare provider consultation as well as for the MMJ card.
Healthcare providers set different consultation fees for medical marijuana patients. These fees will vary by location and type of practice. A healthcare provider visit for medical cannabis recommendation can cost between $100 and $300 in New Jersey. Besides residents, out-of-state medical marijuana patients seeking New Jersey’s temporary, non-renewable 6-month medical cannabis card must also consult with eligible healthcare providers in the state.
The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission charges $10 for a physical MCP ID card. This fee is the same for new and renewing patients as well as caregivers. New Jersey’s medical marijuana card is valid for 2 years.
Patients and caregivers enrolled in or joining the New Jersey MCP can choose digital MCP ID cards in place of physical ones. The digital medical cannabis card is free and also valid for 2 years.
The replacement fee for a physical New Jersey medical marijuana card is $10. Individuals receiving government assistance are eligible for fee reduction and will only pay $5 to replace their physical MCP ID cards.