A 329 card is another name used for the Hawaii medical marijuana card issued to registered medical marijuana users within the state. As per the Hawaii cannabis laws, a person must possess a 329 cannabis card in order to enter a state-operated cannabis dispensary and purchase the required products.
Interestingly, the state of Hawaii has two variants of its iconic 329 card. The regular 329 cannabis card is issued to registered medical marijuana patients and the temporary 329V cannabis card is issued to medical marijuana patients from other US states who want to purchase medical cannabis during their short stay in Hawaii. The 329V card is valid for 60 days while the 329 card is valid for one whole year.
Remember that in order to be eligible for any variant of the 329 card, a patient must be diagnosed with one of the following qualifying medical conditions,
- Glaucoma
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Acquired immune deficiency syndrome
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
- Cancer
- Severe pain
- Positive status for human immunodeficiency virus
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Cachexia or wasting syndrome
- Severe and persistent muscle spasms, including those characteristic of Crohn’s disease
- Lupus
- Epilepsy
- Severe nausea
- Seizures, including those characteristic of epilepsy
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
So, if you’re applying for either a 329 or a 329V card for the very first time, things can get a bit overwhelming and confusing. Don’t worry, let’s take a look at how you can apply for both of these cards based on the up-to-date information shared by our experts at CertaMD.
How to apply for a 329 card?
Applying for a 329 card in Hawaii is pretty straightforward. The first thing you need to have is a medical marijuana recommendation from a certified medical practitioner highlighting that you’re infact diagnosed with one or more qualifying medical conditions. With CertaMD on your side, you don’t even need to visit your doctor in person. Simply book your online appointment with the date and time of your choice and leave the rest to us.
Once you have your medical marijuana recommendation, you need to gather your state-issued identification documents and submit your online application for approval. Once approved, you’ll receive your 329 cannabis card in digital format or via mail and you’re good to go and make your first medical cannabis purchase in Hawaii!
How to apply for a 329V card?
The process of applying for a 329V card in Hawaii is quite similar to that of a 329 card with a few major exceptions. Along with your United States ID documents, you also need to present your native state-issued medical marijuana card confirming that you’re using medical marijuana for one of the qualifying medical conditions approved by the state of Hawaii.
If you don’t have a native state-issued medical marijuana card, you can book your medical marijuana recommendation with a certified doctor in Hawaii and continue with your application for a 329V card after getting a medical marijuana recommendation. Remember, as you’re not a native resident of the state of Hawaii, you can only apply for a 329V card and the validity of this card will be 60 days.
Final Note
Hawaii is a beautiful place for vacations. Fortunately, even if you’re not a native resident of the state of Hawaii, you can still get a 329V card and enjoy your perks as a medical marijuana user for 60 days. Just make sure that you have all the necessary ID documents with you along with your native medical marijuana card. As a resident of Hawaii, you can apply for a regular 329 card valid for one whole year.
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