Marijuana Dispensaries exist because federal law prohibits cannabis from being prescribed and filled at pharmacies. What is a dispensary without the marijuana? A place that specializes in carrying and selling a specific type of product. So, a marijuana dispensary is where you want to go when you need any type of cannabis product. There are recreational as well as medical marijuana dispensaries depending on which state you are in. We’ll go over the differences between the two as well as everything you should know about a marijuana dispensary.
What Is A Medical Dispensary?
The first public marijuana dispensary in the United States is the San Francisco Cannabis Buyers Club which the late, great Dennis Peron operated when it started in 1992. Since then, hundreds of medical dispensaries have opened all around California. There are now medical dispensaries in more than half of the states in the country.
How To Enter A Medical Marijuana Dispensary
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You’ll need the necessary documentation before you can enter most medical marijuana dispensaries. So have your recommendation before your first visit.
Unlike a trip to the doctor, you’ll likely be greeted by security when stepping into a medical dispensary. This is due to the fact that banks won’t take their money forcing them to deal only in cash. Having that much cash around at all times requires more security than you’d find at a pharmacy.
Upon entering, there is usually a receptionist that you’ll have to check-in with before being allowed into the dispensing area.
The receptionist will ask for your ID and a medical marijuana recommendations or ID card from a doctor. If your ID is from another state you may be asked to provide proof of residency. Many dispensaries