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What Rules Are in Place for MMJ Patients from Other States?

Just because a state acknowledges out-of-state medical cannabis cards and certificates, does not always mean you can go into a dispensary and purchase medical cannabis. Yes, some dispensaries do enable this if you call ahead and ask, but generally, there are rules in location restricting clients from another state purchasing medical cannabis. What having a valid medical cannabis card does do, nevertheless, is give you some level of legal security under another state's medical cannabis program.


Here's a take a look at what's permitted out-of-state MMJ clients under various states' medical cannabis reciprocity programs, if they have one. We have not consisted of all states - simply ones where there is some form of reciprocity available, where leisure cannabis can be acquired, and the states Leafwell operates telehealth services in.


Alaska's medical cannabis program does not acknowledge out-of-state MMJ cards. However, it is legal to acquire as much as 1 ounce of cannabis for leisure functions in Alaska.


Arizona supplies limited reciprocity to those who are considered "going to qualifying clients". In order to be a checking out certifying client, the out-of-state MMJ card holder must not be a resident of Arizona, or has actually resided in Arizona for less than 30 days. The cardholder needs to also match the certifying condition in between Arizona and their house state. So, if your certifying condition in your home state does not match Arizona's, you can not technically receive Arizona's MMJ card program.


However, leisure cannabis is legal to buy in Arizona, with a possession limitation of as much as 2.5 ounces.


Those with a valid out-of-state medical recommendation and card can lawfully buy medical cannabis in Arkansas, supplied they fill out a visiting client kind and can supply evidence of their out-of-state medical cannabis registration.


California does not recognize out-of-state medical cannabis cards, but visitors to California can look for a California medical cannabis recognition card (MMIC). Recreational cannabis is also legal in California, with an ownership limitation of approximately 1 oz., or 8 grams of concentrate.


Only Colorado residents may apply for the medical Cannabis Medical program, and Colorado doesn't acknowledge out-of-state medical cannabis cards. However, recreational cannabis is legal in Colorado, with a possession limitation of 1 ounce.

Illinois does not acknowledge out-of-state medical cannabis cards.

As with California, Hawaii permits out-of-state clients to request their medical cannabis program, rather than acknowledging other states' medical cannabis programs. Those with serious or terminal conditions can get their applications fast-tracked.


Maine does acknowledge out-of-state medical cannabis cards, but patients should register with the Maine MMJ program in order to gain access to dispensaries. When out-of-state clients register, they have a temporary registration that enables them to lawfully acquire cannabis from a dispensary. The belongings limitation is 2.5 ounces.


MA does not acknowledge out-of-state medical cannabis certificates or cards, but does allow for leisure sales for those aged 21 or over. Massachusetts does, however, use reciprocity concerning ownership of medical cannabis within the state of Massachusetts.The belongings limit is 1 ounce.


Michigan's dispensaries can select whether they will acknowledge an out-of-state medical cannabis card. However, recreational cannabis is legal to purchase for those aged 21 or over in Michigan. The belongings limitation is 2.5 ounces.

Minnesota does not acknowledge out-of-state medical cannabis cards.

There are no laws concerning medical cannabis reciprocity developed in Mississippi since yet.


Reciprocity laws are a little confusing in Missouri. However, Amendment 2, Subsection 5 (1) suggests that reciprocity laws remain in location, which those with a valid medical cannabis suggestion and card from another state can lawfully have the established legal limitation of cannabis in Missouri. The belongings limit is 4 ounces, unless the patient has a 2nd doctor's recommendation specifying otherwise.


Montana acknowledges other states' medical cannabis cards. Dispensaries will inspect to see if your credentials is valid, that you have a medical cannabis card, and your state ID.

Nevada recognizes all other states' medical cannabis cards.

If the qualifying condition for your medical cannabis card from your home state matches New Hampshire's qualifying condition, then New Hampshire will acknowledge your medical cannabis card. Out-of-state patients may not service New Hampshire dispensaries, but might lawfully possess medical cannabis if they have gone into the state with it.


Yes, New Jersey does recognize other states' medical cannabis cards. Individuals who are registered as patients under their states' medical cannabis programs can get reciprocity, or otherwise be thought about to be qualifying clients, under New Jersey's medical cannabis program for up to six months while they are visiting the state. Out-of-state medical cannabis clients might likewise get licensed for cannabis by a New Jersey medical professional also!


Patients are allowed to have as much as 3 ounces of cannabis flower. New Jersey has actually just recently legalized leisure cannabis too.

New York does not recognize other states' medical cannabis cards or certificates.

Ohio does not have medical cannabis reciprocity with other states at this time.


Yes, Oklahoma does recognize other states' medical cannabis certificates and recognition cards. However, checking out clients must complete the Temporary Patient Application Information type in order to lawfully buy medical cannabis from an Oklahoma dispensary.

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Oregon does not acknowledge out-of-state medical cannabis cards, but cannabis is legal for recreational use in Oregon, so anybody over 21 can acquire an ounce of pot at retail dispensaries.


Pennsylvania does not acknowledge out-of-state medical cannabis cards. However, the laws may be a little different when it concerns small patients. Under Section 2106 of the law, it is not an infraction of state law "if a parent or guardian of a small under 18 years of age lawfully gets medical cannabis from another state, area of the United States or any other nation to be administered to the minor."

Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico acknowledges other states' medical cannabis cards, and card holders can purchase from a dispensary legally. Recreational cannabis is not legal in Puerto Rico.

Rhode Island does not recognize other states' medical cannabis cards.

Vermont does not acknowledge other states' medical cannabis cards. However, grownups 21 and older who are not patients can possess as much as 1 ounce (28 grams) of cannabis or 5 grams of hashish for recreational purposes, and grow a maximum of two fully grown cannabis plants or 4 immature cannabis plants.


Visiting medical cannabis clients who meet one of Utah's qualifying conditions may have and utilize medical cannabis in accordance with Utah's legal restrictions. New homeowners with a vaid MMJ card are enabled to possess medical cannabis from out-of-state for 45 days. Longer than this, or those who wish to purchase from a dispensary in Utah, and the client should obtain a Utah medical cannabis card.

Virginia does not recognize other states' medical cannabis cards.

Washington does not have medical cannabis reciprocity. However, it is legal for those who are over 21 and have photographic identification to purchase up to 1 ounce of cannabis.


Washington, D.C. acknowledges other states' medical cannabis cards. The ownership limitation is 1 ounce.


This list might change in future, and ideally more states will acknowledge other states' medical cannabis programs.

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Dipak Hemraj is a released author, grower, item maker, and Leafwell's resident cannabis specialist. From botany & cultivation to culture & economics, he wishes to help inform the general public on why cannabis is medication (or a "pharmacy in a plant") and how it can be used to deal with a wide variety of health problems. Dipak wants to unlock the power of the plant, and see if there are specific cannabinoid-terpene-flavonoid profiles appropriate for various conditions.

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