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FAQ

Q: What is Medicinal Cannabis?

A: It means any species of the genus cannabis plant, or any mixture or preparation of them, including whole plant extracts and resins, and is delivered in the form of (1) combustion with the use of dried raw cannabis, (2) liquid, including, but not limited to oil, (3) pill, (4) vaporization delivery method with use of liquid or oil, (5) concentrate, (6) edibles, (7) tinctures.

 

Medicinal Cannabis is utilized for specific healthcare conditions where a patient has obtained a Medicinal Cannabis Card from the Medicinal Cannabis Control Commission or a State. Adult-Use is for recreational purposes.

Q: What conditions can be treated with Medicinal Cannabis?

A: What conditions can be treated with Medicinal Cannabis? A: Medicinal Cannabis has been used to manage a range of conditions, including chronic pain, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy, HIV/AIDS-related wasting syndrome, and certain mental health conditions such as PTSD.

Q: Are there any side effects of Medicinal Cannabis?

A: Like any medication, Medicinal Cannabis can have side effects. These may include drowsiness, dizziness, impaired coordination, dry mouth, increased heart rate, and temporary memory impairment. It's important to work with a healthcare professional to find the appropriate dosage and monitor any potential side effects

Q: Can I take my medicinal cannabis across state lines?

A: No. Federal law prohibits crossing state lines with cannabis, even if you are traveling to another state where cannabis is legal. The protections the White Earth Band of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribal Codes/ Minnesota Law offers to Medicinal Cannabis Card patients or Adult-Use Cannabis participants do not extend beyond Minnesota’s borders. If you are enrolled in a Medicinal Cannabis Program or have purchased Adult-Use Cannabis, you should not take your cannabis with you to another state or country

Q: Is there an age restriction for dried flower?

A: Yes. The sale of cannabis is limited to participants 21 years or older.

Medicinal Cannabis for patients who are under 21 years old must have a Patient Application, with a Primary Care Provider, and Qualifying Conditions from a Health Care Provider to receive a Medicinal Cannabis Card. A Government ID is required and a Medicinal Cannabis Card for Primary Care Providers 21 years or older to enter the Dispensary to purchase Medicinal Cannabis.

An Adult-Use Cannabis Customer 21 years or older with a Government ID is required to enter the Dispensary and purchase cannabis.

Q: Is Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis legal?

A: Yes. Both Medicinal Cannabis and Adult-Use Cannabis are legal in the White Earth Band Of The Minnesota Chippewa Tribe and the State of Minnesota.

Q: How is Medicinal Cannabis consumed?

A: Cannabis can be consumed in various forms, including smoking, or vaporizing the dried flowers, ingesting cannabis-infused edibles, or capsules, applying topical creams or ointments, and using sublingual sprays or tinctures. Each method of consumption has its advantages and considerations.

Q: Can Medicinal Cannabis get you "high"?

A: The psychoactive compound in cannabis, delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), is responsible for the "high" or intoxicating effects. Cannabis products may contain varying levels of THC, but there are also formulations with low THC or higher concentrations of non-psychoactive cannabinoids, such as cannabidiol (CBD), which do not produce a "high."

Q: Can I use medicinal cannabis if I have a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)?

A: CDL drivers are subject to extensive state and federal regulations, including federal Department of Transportation (DOT) drug testing. DOT drug and alcohol testing rules apply to every person who operates a commercial motor vehicle in interstate or intrastate commerce. A DOT regulation (49 CFR 383) requires DOT agencies to implement drug and alcohol testing of safety-sensitive transportation employees. Cannabis, even if legal under the White Earth Band Of The Minnesota Chippewa Tribe or Minnesota State law, is an illegal drug under federal law. The DOT says enrollment in a medical cannabis program is not a valid medical explanation if a transportation

employee tests positive for any prohibited drug. Therefore, federal law prohibits the use of medical cannabis by CDL-covered individuals.

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