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ABRA is excited to announce expedited same-day medical cannabis patient and caregiver new and renewal registrations through its Turnaround Thursday initiative.
Every Thursday between October 14 to December 16, excluding Thanksgiving Day, patients and caregivers can apply new or renew lapsed or soon-to expire registrations in-person and be issued a new digital and physical registration during their walk-in visit.
APPLICATIONS
Applications must be complete and include all required documents and fees including:
- A healthcare practitioner recommendation with a date of issuance within 90-days of the application submission date. Patient only.
- One (1) copy of government-issued photo identification
- Real ID or Two (2) proofs of residency. Patient only.
- One (1) face photo (2”x2”). Previously two (2) photos were required.
- Social Security Number or a copy of a sworn affidavit stating lack of one. Patient only.
Incomplete applications will be held for 30-days and processed once supporting documentation is provided. If not provided within the period, incomplete applications will be destroyed.
Applications should be completed in advance of arrival to further expedite processing. Applications are available at abra.dc.gov/page/medical-cannabis-program
FEES
The annual fee for patients and caregivers is $100 (standard) and $25 (reduced). Fees may be paid by certified check, money order, or cashier’s check payable to “DC Treasurer” or credit card. Cash is not accepted.
Patients and caregivers seeking a reduced fee registration must also provide documentation verifying income. Accepted documentation is specified on the application.
LOCATION
New and renewal walk-in visits will take place in the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board hearing room located on the fourth floor of the Frank D. Reeves Center of Municipal Affairs building at 2000 14th Street NW, Suite 400 South, Washington DC, 20009. All persons are required to pass through security and must present a photo ID to enter the building.
ADDITIONAL ACCOMMODATIONS
To further assist patients who have not been able to renew their lapsed registration, licensed DC dispensaries are now authorized to sell medical cannabis whose registrations expired or expires between March 1, 2020-January 31, 2022 that have obtained a new recommendation from their healthcare practitioner.
Specifically, licensed dispensaries may now sell medical cannabis to patients whose registration expired or expires between March 1, 2020-January 31, 2022 if they present the licensed dispensary with 1) a new recommendation from an eligible healthcare practitioner, 2) a copy of their expired registration, and 3) government-issued photo identification.
Licensed dispensaries may rely on copies of expired registrations and government issued photo identification that they already have on file. Sales may only occur for up to 30-days from the date of issuance of the new recommendation. Qualifying patients are expected to apply for and obtain their renewal registration card from ABRA prior to the end of the 30-day period.
INQUIRIES
If you have any questions, please email medicalcannabis@dc.gov. Inquiries are responded to Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
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