Frequently Asked Questions

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First, you must register with Maryland OneStop, once you have registered you must then apply for an Adult Patient Registration

• You will be required to provide information such as your name, birthday, address, the last 4 digits of your social security number, pictures of the front and back of your valid government issued photo ID (driver's license), and a passport style picture of yourself. Make sure the picture of you is taken with a white background behind you, they will reject you if it is not a blank white background!
• You must pay a $50 fee for a medical card.  (New patient cards do not have the photo on the cards, but the photo will still be linked to your OneStop profile)
• You must be a resident of Maryland
• The address on your ID must match your home address, or be prepared to provide proof of address.
• Once you are registered you will be sent a Patient ID Number

Next, you must get a doctor's recommendation. 

• You will provide your physician with your Patient ID number so they can activate your registration.

Once your doctor has activated your Patient ID number you will be able to come to our shop to make a purchase. 

First, start by asking your regular provider if they are registered to recommend medical cannabis, if they are--great! If they are not, it is a very simple process for a physician to become registered with the MMCC. If they are not willing to register to recommend medical cannabis you have many options. There are doctors all over Maryland that have registered with the MMCC to recommend medical cannabis as well as Patient Certification Clinics, you can try google searching for them! While we would love to provide you with a list of doctors in your area that are already registered with the MMCC we are not allowed to do so,  you can find a list of providers' contact information here.

The time it takes for the MMCC to process a registration will vary. The MMCC does offer current processing information on their website, which can be seen in the middle of the page toward the bottom,  here.

Medical cards issued after January 1, 2019 are good for 3 years, the MMCC will email you when it is time to renew. Generally, the recommendation from your doctor will be good for 1 year, but they do have the ability to recommend for less time, so be sure to ask when you are with your doctor.

Yes, you must reside in Maryland in order to become a Maryland Medical Cannabis Patient, you will be required to provide a Maryland address when you are registering to become a patient.

Unfortunately, Maryland does not offer reciprocity. You must be a Maryland Medical Cannabis Patient to purchase medical cannabis in Maryland.

You must first register on OneStop, once you have a profile you then can apply to become a caregiver.

Once you are registered, the patient you will be acting as a caregiver for must add your Caregiver ID number to their patient registration. They will do this by logging into their profile on OneStop.

​The certification issued by a provider for a patient identifies the amount of dried flower and THC that the patient may purchase in a 30-day period. The limit is calculated as a ROLLING 30-day limit- not by calendar month. So, if you buy 1 gram of flower, in 30 days you will get 1 gram added back to your limit. Generally, the standard limit is 120g of flower, or 36 g of concentrate, in a 30 day period.  If you feel that you require a higher limit, speak with your doctor in order to see if you are eligible to have your limit raised. You know your body, pain, and consumption habits better than anyone else!

The CBD that requires a  medical card to purchase is produced by a licensed company in Maryland. The product will contain a small amount of THC, often having little to no psychoactive effects. These products are required to undergo strict lab testing to determine its safety and potency.  

The CBD you purchase in a grocery store or online is made from industrial hemp. Industrial hemp contains less than 0.3% THC. There are no testing requirements for these CBD products. 

Here’s something else to consider. Hemp is responsible for what’s known as phytoremediation. Basically, hemp can be used to decontaminate soil at a very rapid rate by absorbing the various toxins it might contain. The plant is so adept at removing toxins from soil that it’s been cultivated around the Chernobyl nuclear disaster site for over 20 years. Without strict growing standards, industrial hemp can literally be grown anywhere. This means that aside from products that contain little to no CBD, consumers may also be getting CBD oil that contains the contaminants and toxins present in the soil the hemp was grown in. This is a scary thought when you are trying to make yourself feel better!

We do offer industrial hemp products that contain CBD at our shop, they are located in our waiting area. They are also listed on our menu. Products that do not require a medical card will say so in their description. So feel free to get yourself an ASH+EMBER hat or t-shirt, and some CBD for you and your dog!

Yes, ASH+EMBER delivers to your home! Delivery must be made to a residence. There is a minimum purchase amount and there may be a delivery fee, both of which are based on location. The registered patient or their caregiver must be the person who signs for delivery and must provide the delivery driver with a valid government issued photo ID.

Yes, medical patients will receive priority access. Additionally, there will be a register that is dedicated to medical sales ONLY to ensure our medical patients receive the care they are accustomed to.

Recreational sales will begin on July 1st, 2023 at licensed dispensaries that have converted their license.

Yes! We are a licensed cannabis dispensary and have converted our license in order to begin selling recreational cannabis starting on July 1st, 2023.

Adults over the age of 21 with a valid government-issued ID. Additionally, you may not be under the influence of drugs or alcohol when purchasing your adult-use cannabis.

The ONLY government-issued photo IDs that will be accepted are: (MUST BE VALID)

• State Driver's License, 
• U.S. Passport
• U.S. Passport Card
• Non-Driver's License State Photo ID Card, 
• Foreign Passport,
• U.S. Military ID Card, and
• Tribal Card

Adults 21 years and older will be able to possess up to 1.5 ounces of cannabis flower, up to 12 grams of concentrated cannabis; or a total amount of cannabis products that does not exceed 750 mg of THC. This is known as the "personal use amount."

Yes, there will be a 9% sales tax (same as alcohol.)

After July 1st, a person 21 years or older may lawfully cultivate up to two plants in their home, out of public view. Likewise, a household may cultivate a maximum of two plants, regardless of how many persons over age 21 live in the residence. Individuals under 21 are not permitted to cultivate cannabis plants. Plants must come from a licensed grower. In addition, medical patients registered with the Maryland Cannabis Administration can cultivate two additional plants, for a total of four plants; not to exceed more than four plants in a given residence. Landlords and property owners can prohibit growing cannabis on their properties so be sure to check the fine print on your lease or community guidelines.

Cannabis (and hemp) smoking is prohibited in any public place or in any motor vehicle (for both the driver and the passengers.) A public place includes outdoor spaces and indoor spaces open to the public, including parks, streets and sidewalks, bars and restaurants, public transportation (e.g., buses, van, trains, taxicabs, limousines) and indoor places of employment. Because cannabis remains illegal at the federal level, you also may not possess cannabis on any federal property such as a national park.

Unfortunately, ASH+EMBER can only deliver to medical patients at this time.

Yes. You will be purchasing cannabis from ASH+EMBER in the same space as medical patients. Medical and recreational clients will utilize the same budtenders. In an effort to not inconvenience medical patients, ASH+EMBER will maintain a medical only register that will be reserved for medical patients only.

There will be some limitations to what recreational clients may purchase. Recreational clients will be able to buy the same flower and vape cartridges as medical patients, HOWEVER recreational clients may only purchase edible cannabis products, capsules, and tinctures with less than 10mg THC per serving/100mg THC per container, and will not be permitted to purchase concentrates, infused pre-rolls, or vape devices.

• Poison Control Hotline, 800-222-1222
• Serious Reaction? Call 911
• Pet Poison Hotline 855-764-7661
• Dependence and mental health support, call/text 988