Why Get a Medical Card When There is Adult Recreational Use?
With adult use (recreational) right around the corner in Maryland, some people may wonder why even have a medical card? The trouble of keeping your certifications up to date and paying the fees that come with it may deter some but the benefits that come with having your medical card in an adult use state outweigh the hassle. Here are the top three reasons you should have a medical card in Maryland during adult use.
Taxes
The biggest benefit of having your medical card: taxes. Maryland has been projected to charge a 25-30% tax fee on all Adult Use Cannabis. This is great for economic growth and our education system but it is not so great for your wallet, especially for medical patients with medical bills to worry about. That’s why if you have your Medical Card, you will not have to pay taxes on any cannabis products. Not having to pay taxes on medical cannabis is a huge reason to keep your card but there are even MORE benefits that come with it.
Testing
Did you know that not all recreational cannabis is highly tested like medicinal cannabis? In states such as Colorado, Washington, & Michigan important elements such as terpenes & cannabinoids other than THC and CBD are not listed. Not being able to tell what terpenes and cannabinoids are in your products will make it extremely difficult to find something that will alleviate your specific ailments. This is crucial for medical patients because these elements are key to finding relief for every unique individual.
Pickup
Another benefit for having your medical card as a patient of Green Point, curbside pickup will only stay available for medical patients. At Green Point we want to continue to show our appreciation to the people that helped get us to where we are today, and we couldn’t have done it without our medical patients. That is why we will continue to give those patients the same level of elite customer service we strive for everyday.
Do you have your medical card yet? We can even help you apply for a medical card! Once you have your card, budtenders at our Laurel and Linthicum locations are ready to help you find the perfect strain.
