FAQ

What is a Qualifying Patient?

​An individual who has been diagnosed by a healthcare provider as having a debilitating medical condition.

​What is a Registry Identification card?

​This is a document issued by the ND State Health Department which identifies an individual as a registered qualifying patient, registered designated caregiver, or registered compassion center agent.

​If I qualify as a patient, what is the application fee?

​There is a nonrefundable fifty dollar annual application fee for qualifying patients.

​What is a health care provider?

A physician, physician’s assistant, or an advanced practice registered nurse licensed in North Dakota.

What is a medical marijuana manufacturing facility?​

​An entity registered by the ND State Department of Health as a compassion center authorized to produce and process and to sell usable marijuana to a dispensary.

How do I talk to my health care provider if I qualify as a patient for medical marijuana?

Making the decision to talk to your health care provider about medical marijuana may make you nervous. Your health is most important, and it’s vital that you find symptom relief that improves your quality of life, whether that’s with medical marijuana or another form of treatment.

What is a designated care giver?

A designated caregiver means an individual who agrees to manage the well-being of a registered qualifying patient with respect to the qualifying patient’s medical use of marijuana.

How does my designated caregiver register?

For the current process, please see North Dakota Century Code 19-24.1-04 - Designated caregivers - Registration.
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If you have any questions regarding the registration process, please contact the State Health Department Division of Medical Marijuana at (701) 328-1311.

Who is considered a minor?

​Any individual under the age of nineteen.

​Will my insurance cover medical marijuana?

Health insurers are not required to cover the cost of medical marijuana.