MMCC Certification Program

Medical Cannabis uses the marijuana plant or chemicals in it to treat diseases or conditions. It's basically the same product as recreational marijuana, but it's taken for medical purposes.

The marijuana plant contains more than 100 different chemicals called cannabinoids. Each one has a different effect on the body. Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) are the main chemicals used in medicine. THC also produces the "high" people feel when they smoke marijuana or eat foods containing it.

State law says the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission “is encouraged to approve” medical marijuana recommendations for:

• Patients with chronic or debilitating diseases or medical conditions who have been admitted to hospice or are receiving palliative care.


• Patients with a chronic or debilitating disease whose symptoms include (or for which the treatment produces side effects that include) cachexia, anorexia, or wasting syndrome; severe or chronic pain; severe nausea; seizures; or severe or persistent muscle spasms.


• Patients who are diagnosed with any condition that is severe, for which other medical treatments have been ineffective, and for which the symptoms “reasonably can be expected to be relieved” by the medical use of marijuana.


• The commission specifically lists glaucoma and post-traumatic stress disorder as qualifying conditions.

Medical marijuana is used to treat a number of different conditions, including:

• Alzheimer's disease
• Appetite loss
• Cancer
• Crohn's disease
• Eating disorders such as anorexia
• Glaucoma
• Mental health conditions like schizophrenia and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Multiple sclerosis
• Muscle spasms
• Nausea
• Pain
• Wasting syndrome (cachexia)

Cannabinoids -- the active chemicals in medical marijuana -- are similar to chemicals the body makes that are involved in appetite, memory, movement, and pain.

Research suggests cannabinoids might:

• Reduce anxiety
• Reduce inflammation and relieve pain
• Control nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy
• Kill cancer cells and slow tumor growth
• Relax tight muscles in people with MS
• Stimulate appetite and improve weight gain in people with cancer and AIDS

Side effects that have been reported include:

• Bloodshot eyes
• Depression
• Dizziness
• Fast heartbeat
• Hallucinations
• Low blood pressure

1.) Consumers first must register online as a patient with the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commision (MMCC). In addition to Maryland residents, non-Maryland residents who are in the state receiving medical treatment are eligible to register.

2.) Patients must submit an electronic copy of a government-issued photo identification (driver’s license, passport or military ID), proof of address, a clear recent photo and the last four numbers of their Social Security number. More information about the process is available on the commission’s website.

For patients under age 18, a parent or legal guardian age 21 or older must register with the commission as a caregiver before registering the patient.

3.) After registering, You will recieve a MMCC Patient ID number, these numbers can take up to 30-45 days for patients to recieve from the MMCC.

4.) Once the patient ID is obtained, a MMCC certification is needed to visit a medical dispensary and purchase medical cannabis. All Golden Days Providers are registerd to certify patients with the MMCC.

5.) The provider will need to confirm the patient’s commission-issued Patient ID number to issue the certification through the commission’s secure online application. If a certification is not used to purchase medical cannabis within 120 days, it becomes null and void.

Patients also can purchase physical MMCC ID cards for $50 from the commission after receiving your MMCC certification. ID cards are not required to buy medical marijuana and the expiration date issued on your card is not indicative of how long your certification is active.

Scheduling is easy! Click here to schedule an appointment or call us at the 301-503-1490 to schedule an appointment that is convenient for you. Golden Days offer early morning, evening and Saturday hours.

For MMCC Certifications walk-ins are welcomed and we ensure appointments are available the same day or within 24 hours.

For a Holistic and Wellness visit, a completed new patient form is required prior to being seen by our Golden Provider. Click here to access our New Patient Form. You can expedite your initial visit and reduce your wait time by completing these forms prior to your visit.

In addition, for initial certifications, please bring medical records documenting your qualifying medical condition.

Golden Days ensures our patients are not waiting in the waiting room or the exam room for any extensive amount of time. We schedule and manage our calenders accordingly to ensure our patients are seen quickly but also able to spend time with you to address any questions or medical concerns that you may have.

Yes, you will be responsible for payment upon the completion of your visit.

MMCC Certifications are not covered under any commercial insurance plans and is a self-pay service at Golden Days Healthcare.

One year.

Golden Days certifies our patients on an annual basis. We follow up with you annually to ensure you are not encountering any issues or complications with the use for your medical conditions.