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Since 2019, The Sanctuary Wellness Institute has helped tens of thousands of people acquire a medical marijuana card and access the treatment they need. The doctors we are affiliated with in New York have extensive experience in the medical marijuana space, and our phone staff is happy to answer your questions about the New York medical marijuana program.
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Submit a medical marijuana card application through the state’s online patient portal. The state does not charge a fee.
Once your application is approved, you’ll be granted immediate access to your electronic card.
The state of New York does not hold prospective medical cannabis patients to a list of qualifying conditions. Instead, physicians can prescribe medical marijuana to any NY resident whom they believe would benefit from it.
Sanctuary was extremely helpful. They took me through my process step by step. They were terrific. I highly recommend Sanctuary.
Dan O.
Yo this is really great I got my card application approval in minutes. Just waiting on the card now. No more opiates for me this is all I need.
Richard P.
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There are over 100 marijuana dispensaries operating in New York. As a certified patient or caregiver, you can purchase a variety of products, including gummies, topicals, tinctures, and cannabis flower. In terms of limits, you can buy up to a 60-day supply of medical cannabis.
New York's medical marijuana program was established in 2016 following the passage of the Compassionate Care Act in 2014. The program allows patients with clinically appropriate conditions to access medical marijuana sold by state-licensed dispensaries.
To participate, patients must obtain certification from a licensed physician. Once certified, they can purchase medical marijuana products from dispensaries throughout the state.
In New York, medical marijuana patients must renew their MMJ certifications annually. To renew yours, complete the following steps:
A caregiver is someone who assists a qualifying medical marijuana patient with the purchase, transport, administration, and/or cultivation of medical marijuana. In New York, caregivers must be at least 21 years old.
To become a caregiver in New York, complete the following steps:
Yes, you can get your New York medical cannabis certification online. The state allows marijuana evaluations to be conducted via telemedicine.
There is no cost to obtain a New York medical marijuana certification because patients are no longer required to register with the state.
You’ll receive your NY medical marijuana certification as soon as your certifying physician sends it to you. Patients are not required to register with the state or apply for an MMJ card.
Yes, anxiety can qualify you for a medical cannabis certification in New York if your doctor deems it appropriate.
In New York, a minor can use medical marijuana as long as they designate a caregiver and a parent or legal guardian provides consent.
In New York, certified medical cannabis patients can purchase up to a 60-day supply of cannabis products.
In New York, adults aged 21 and over can buy recreational cannabis products from licensed dispensaries. However, you'll need a medical card to purchase medical marijuana products.
In New York, a registered MMJ patient can grow up to six plants, with a maximum of 12 plants per household.
No, New York does not honor out-of-state medical marijuana cards.
Whether you can use your New York medical card in other states will depend on those states' reciprocity laws. Some states accept out-of-state MMJ cards, while others don't. Be sure to research relevant legislation before traveling.
Yes, recreational marijuana is legal in New York for adults who're 21 and older.
In New York, a medical marijuana certification is valid for one year from its date of issuance.
To renew your New York medical marijuana certification, you must first schedule a renewal evaluation with a medical marijuana doctor, which you can do through The Sanctuary. Once you get certified, you’ll be able to use your certification (along with a government ID) to purchase medical cannabis.
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