The only legal way to buy cannabis in Iowa is to register with the state as a medical marijuana patient. Luckily, it’s a very easy process. You can get your Iowa medical marijuana telemedicine evaluation with NuggMD today from the comfort of your own home (no appointment needed)!
In Iowa, MMJ evaluations can be conducted by:
Dentists can't recommend cannabis.
Recreational cannabis isn't legal in Iowa yet.
MMJ patients can purchase up to 4.5 grams of THC per 90 days. Patients who need a higher limit may be able to obtain a waiver to purchase more after trying the original limit first. Patients with certain terminal illnesses can receive a purchase limit waiver during their first evaluation.
MMJ patients can possess a 90-day supply as recommended by their physician.
Recreational marijuana isn't allowed in Iowa yet.
Iowa hasn't legalized recreational cannabis yet.
Iowa allows the following types of medical marijuana products:
In the case of Iowa, the problem isn't so much that a municipality would ban cannabis licenses as the state doesn't allow enough licensed producers. Legislative efforts are underway to address this problem.
There aren't any established delivery programs in the state yet.
Iowa hasn't legalized recreational cannabis yet.
Hours of operation vary by dispensary and day. No dispensaries in Iowa are open before 10 am or after 7 pm currently.
We provide a full refund within 30 days if your NuggMD physician has not yet issued your Physician Certification Form. Please send an email to support@nuggmd.com with the subject line "Refund Request" and a brief description of your issue. We want to make sure you are 100% satisfied with your purchase being that you, the customer, are the most important thing to us! Once a refund has been initiated, please allow for 3-5 business days for the funds to transfer back to the card you used for the transaction. If any issues arise, please feel free to reach back out for further assistance.
You can drive your cannabis home after purchasing it, but it is illegal in all states to use cannabis while driving. Driving under the influence of cannabis will result in a DUI.
No. You may only use cannabis on private property, such as your home.
No, there are no cannabis consumption lounges in Iowa.
Recreational cannabis isn't legal in Iowa yet.
Iowa doesn't allow personal medical marijuana cultivation.
Recreational cannabis isn't legal in Iowa.
Iowa doesn't allow home cultivation of cannabis.
You can find instructions to sign up as a medical cannabis caregiver in Iowa at the Iowa Department of Health Patient and Caregiver information page.
Iowa defines a caregiver as "a person, who is:
Iowa defines a bordering state as: Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota, or Wisconsin.
The regulations don't restrict caregivers with criminal records.
Absolutely. You have the right to see whatever practitioner you choose to renew your medical marijuana certification, so long as they're licensed in the state and qualified to certify patients for cannabis use. All NuggMD practitioners are fully licensed in the state for which they provide evaluations and have obtained all state required education and certifications to recommend cannabis.