Requirements
Qualifying Conditions
According to the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment, qualifying debilitating medical conditions include:
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Cachexia
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Cancer
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Glaucoma
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HIV/AIDS
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Persistent muscle spasms
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Seizures
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Severe nausea
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Severe or chronic pain
Colorado also allows three qualifying disabling conditions which include:
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Opioid Replacement Therapy
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Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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Other Requirements
Along with having a qualifying condition, a patient must be a resident of the state with a driver’s license or identification verifying proof of address, be at least 21-years-old, provide the $30.50 application fee to the CO MMJ Registry, and have a Physician’s Certification confirming qualifying conditions. Additionally, a patient must have a new physical examination every 12 months to hold a valid cannabis license.