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MEDICAL CARD GUIDES • PATIENT RESOURCES

How to Get a Medical Marijuana Card

Getting your medical cannabis card opens the door to better prices, higher possession limits, and access to dispensaries in medical-only states. Our state-specific guides walk you through every step — from qualifying conditions to holding your card in hand.

Whether you're exploring medical cannabis for chronic pain, anxiety, cancer treatment, or another qualifying condition — we'll help you navigate the process with confidence.

50
State Guides
38
Medical States
3.9M
US Patients

Why Get a Medical Card?

Lower Taxes

Medical patients pay reduced or zero cannabis taxes in most states.

Higher Limits

Purchase and possess more cannabis than recreational customers.

Medical-Only Access

Access dispensaries in states without recreational programs.

Stronger Products

Access higher potency products not available to rec customers.

SELECT YOUR STATE

Find Your State's Guide

Click a state to read the complete medical card guide.

Active Program
Limited/CBD Only
Program Launching
No Medical Program
Guide coming soon
Alabama Active - first sales June 2026 Alaska Active since 1998, alongside adult-use retail Arizona Active since 2010 Arkansas Active since 2016, dispensaries operational California Active since 1996 Colorado Active since 2000 Connecticut Active since 2012 Delaware Active, condition list eliminated July 1, 2024 Florida Active since 2016 Georgia Limited to low-THC oil only Hawaii Active since 2000, dispensaries since 2017 Idaho No program. Idaho has never enacted one Illinois Active since 2014 Indiana No program. Bills introduced repeatedly without passing Iowa Limited medical cannabidiol program Kansas No program. Kansas has never enacted one Kentucky Active. First dispensary sale December 13, 2025 Louisiana Active, operational through licensed pharmacies Maine Active since 1999, alongside adult-use retail since 2020 Maryland Active since 2017 Massachusetts Active since 2012 Michigan Active since 2008, alongside adult-use retail since December 2019 Minnesota Active since 2014 Mississippi Active since 2022, dispensaries operating statewide Missouri Active since 2018 Montana Active, alongside adult-use retail since January 2022 Nebraska Launching. Registry opened September 1, 2026 Nevada Active since 2001 New Hampshire Active therapeutic program, no adult-use market New Jersey Active since 2010 New Mexico Active since 2007, alongside adult-use retail since April 2022 New York Active since 2014 North Carolina No program. North Carolina has never enacted one North Dakota Active since 2016 under the Compassionate Care Act Ohio Active since 2016 Oklahoma Active since 2018 Oregon Active since 1998 Pennsylvania Active since 2016 Rhode Island Active, alongside adult-use retail since December 2022 South Carolina No program. The Compassionate Care Act has not been enacted South Dakota Active since IM 26 in 2020 Tennessee No program. Tennessee has never enacted one Texas Active since 2015 (expanded 2021) Utah Active, medical only, pharmacy-based Vermont Active, alongside adult-use retail since 2022 Virginia Active since 2020 Washington Active since 1998 West Virginia Active. Law passed 2017, dispensaries open since the early 2020s Wisconsin No program. Bills introduced repeatedly without passing Wyoming No program. Wyoming has never enacted one

Common Questions

How long does the process take?

Most states process applications within 1-4 weeks. Some offer same-day temporary cards.

Do I need medical records?

Requirements vary. Some states require documentation, others allow doctor evaluation alone.

Can I use telehealth for my evaluation?

Most states now allow telehealth evaluations, making the process faster and more convenient.

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