How to Get a Medical Marijuana Card in Maine
Schedule an Evaluation with a Certified Physician
Schedule an appointment with a licensed medical marijuana doctor.
Receive Your Certification
Once your doctor approves you for medical cannabis, they’ll mail you your certification, which you’ll be able to use to shop at Maine dispensaries.
Apply for a Card (Optional)
Submit an application for a registry identification card through the Maine Office of Cannabis Policy (OCP) portal. The state charges a $20 fee.
Maine Medical Marijuana Qualifying Conditions
Maine does not hold prospective medical marijuana patients to a set list of qualifying conditions. Instead, physicians can recommend medical cannabis for any patient whom they believe would benefit from it.
Where Can I Buy Medical Marijuana in Maine?
There are over 100 marijuana dispensaries operating in Maine. As a registered patient or caregiver, you can purchase a variety of products, including edibles, topicals, tinctures, and cannabis flower, and you can purchase and possess up to 2.5 ounces of cannabis.
About Maine Cannabis Program
Maine's medical marijuana program was established in 1999 with the passing of the Maine Medical Marijuana for Specific Illnesses Act. The program allows Maine residents who receive a doctor’s recommendation to purchase medical marijuana from state-licensed dispensaries.
How to Renew Your Card in Maine
In Maine, medical marijuana patients must renew their MMJ cards annually. To renew your card, complete the following steps:
- Schedule Your Renewal Appointment:Book with with a licensed physician.
- Receive Your Doctor’s Recommendation: Once your doctor approves you for medical marijuana, they’ll email you a new electronic recommendation that you can use to continue shopping at Maine dispensaries.
- Apply for a New Medical Marijuana Identification Card (Optional): If you want the legal protection and tax benefits of a Maine medical marijuana identification card (MMIC), you can apply for a new one in person at the health department in your home county. The cost of renewing an MMIC varies from county to county.
How to Become a Medical Marijuana Caregiver in ME
A caregiver is someone who assists a qualifying medical marijuana patient with the purchase and administration of medical marijuana. In Maine, caregivers must be state residents who’re at least 21 years old.
To become a caregiver in Maine, complete the following steps:
- Apply for Your Card: Submit a caregiver application through the OMC portal. The state charges $31 for the mandatory background check.
- Receive Your Card: Once your application is approved, you’ll receive your caregiver registry identification card in the mail.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can get your MMJ card online in Maine. The state allows you to have your doctor's evaluation conducted via telemedicine.
The state of Maine charges $20 for medical marijuana card applications, which are optional. This does not include the cost of your doctor's evaluation.
It takes the OCP 30 days to verify information in the application before approving or denying an MMIC application. If it is approved, the Department will issue an MMIC to the applicant within five days.
Yes, you can get a medical card for anxiety in Maine if your doctor deems it appropriate.
Yes, a minor can obtain medical marijuana in Maine as long as a parent or legal guardian provides consent and agrees to serve as their caregiver.
In Maine, individuals with a medical marijuana card are permitted to possess up to 2.5 ounces of cannabis at a time.
In Maine, adults who're at least 21 years old can visit a dispensary without a medical card to purchase recreational cannabis. However, if you are seeking to purchase medical cannabis, you'll need a valid medical marijuana certification or card.
In Maine, medical marijuana patients are allowed to cultivate up to six mature cannabis plants. Additionally, patients may have up to 12 immature plants and an unlimited number of seedlings.
Yes, you can use your out-of-state medical marijuana card in Maine as long as you come from one of the states that has a reciprocity agreement with Maine.
Whether you can use your Maine MMJ card in another state will depend on that state's reciprocity laws. Some states honor out-of-state medical cards, while others don't. Be sure to research other states' cannabis laws before traveling.
Yes, Maine has recreational dispensaries where adults who're 21 and older can purchase cannabis legally.
In Maine, medical marijuana patients are required to renew their cards annually.
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