Medical marijuana cards identify an individual as having been examined and passed the qualifications of a medical marijuana doctor for treatment of an existing medical condition through the administration of medical marijuana. The card will outline the specifics around the doctor’s recommendation, including the amount that the patient should be using, at what frequency, and in what specific form. Medical cards can also identify if patients are allowed to grow their own medical marijuana for their personal medical use, and at what amount. Medical marijuana cards need to be presented along with photo identification in order for a dispensary to provide the patient with medical marijuana. The cards are also closely monitored by the state to ensure that they are not being abused. Medical marijuana cards allow people access to medical marijuana at a lower cost, as it cuts some of the taxes associated with the purchase of marijuana for recreational purposes.