How to Get a Medical Marijuana Card in ‘M & N’ States






If you’re looking to obtain your medical marijuana card, the process can seem daunting at a glance. Luckily, there are usually only a few steps you’ll need to take in your particular state to obtain one. Below, we’ve broken down everything and provided a glance at how to get a medical marijuana card by state. The process will typically begin with verifying you meet local requirements before applying, as detailed below.

Maine

Maine permits medical marijuana possession, up to two-and-a-half ounces, and state dispensaries. Home cultivation is also permitted, up to six mature plants. Verify you meet medical necessity by reading the requirements.

Maryland

Maryland allows for limited possession of a 30-day supply and does not permit edibles. Additionally, home cultivation is not permitted, while state dispensaries are. Verify you meet the medical need and find the application at MetroXMD.

Massachusetts

Massachusetts permits medical marijuana use for limited health conditions. The possession limit is ten ounces over a two-month period and a limited quantity of plants for home cultivation. Alternatively, you may purchase at a state-licensed dispensary.
 
Michigan

Michigan permits possession of up to two-and-a-half ounces in the state. Home cultivation of up to 12 plants in a secure location is permitted. Ensure you meet the guidelines here.

Minnesota

Minnesota permits medical marijuana use but no home cultivation and use of state-licensed dispensaries. Additionally, one may not possess more than a 30-day of non-inhaled supplies or two-and-a-half ounces per two weeks.
 
Mississippi

Mississippi has a regulated system for cannabis use, specifically permitting only CBD products for specific health ailments.

Missouri

Missouri residents are permitted to purchase up to four ounces of marijuana over a one-month period. Home cultivation is allowed, though only up to six plants with an additional card, and can be located in an enclosed and locked space.
 
Montana

Montana permits home cultivation and dispensary purchased marijuana products. Home cultivation is limited to eight plants or eight seeds per household or four per person. Information can be found here.

Nebraska

Cannabis of any kind is currently prohibited in Nebraska, though the state has decriminalized possession. As such, a person will typically receive an infraction or other warning but no hard time.
 
Nevada

Nevada permits medical marijuana use for specific health ailments. Limitations include two-and-one-half ounces of usable marijuana. Home cultivators may have twelve plants if outside of a 25-mile radius of a dispensary or other.
 
New Hampshire


New Hampshire permits marijuana for an extensive range of medical conditions. Home cultivation is not allowed, and the amount a person may possess is two ounces. Additionally, the state only allows for four dispensaries in the state.
 
New Jersey

New Jersey permits medical marijuana possession of up to three ounces through state-licensed dispensaries only. The state offers reciprocity, so relocators to the state may bring marijuana to the state legally for a maximum of six months.
 
New Mexico

New Mexico permits home cultivation and state-licensed dispensaries. Home cultivation is limited to a maximum of 16 plants and eight ounces of cannabis in possession at one time.
 
New York

New York allows for medical marijuana use for a number of conditions, including at a doctor’s discretion. Residents may grow up to six plants, three of which may be mature at any given residence. Additionally, only 30 days of the product may be in possession at a given time.

North Carolina

North Carolina has a regulated system for cannabis use, specifically permitting only CBD products for specific health ailments. 

North Dakota

North Dakotans may carry up to three ounces of herbal cannabis from state-licensed dispensaries. Medical professionals have the discretion to prescribe up to six ounces of marijuana for “combustible delivery.”

Conclusion:

Medical marijuana legalization is something that is still being rolled out across the country. While not all states have authorized full or unrestricted use, many of these states are becoming more accommodating to patients who seek relief. To stay up-to-date on your locality’s requirements, be sure to visit state sites for guidelines.

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