14 states and the District of Columbia have laws
allowing for the medical use of marijuana

A summary of state laws can be found below. Please navigate to your state's page using the menu to the right for complete information.

Alaska

Ballot Measure 8 was passed by Alaska voters on November 3, 1998. It allows qualified patients under a physician's care to obtain a legal medical marijuana recommendation and register for a Medical Marijuana Identification Card. As a medical marijuana card holder, it is a good idea to become familiar with the laws themselves. We encourage you to read the full text of Ballot Measure 8.

Visit our Alaska portal to read more about the Alaska Medical Marijuana Program and Alaska medical marijuana law.

Arizona

Proposition 203 was passed by Arizona voters on November 4, 2010. It allows qualified patients under a physician's care to obtain a legal medical marijuana recommendation and register for a Medical Marijuana Identification Card. As a medical marijuana card holder, it is a good idea to become familiar with the laws themselves. We encourage you to read the full text of Proposition 203.

Visit our Arizona portal to read more about the Arizona Medical Marijuana Program and Arizona medical marijuana law.

California

Since its inception into law in 1996, Proposition 215 guarantees that patients under advisement from a physician, can have legal and safe access to consume medical marijuana to reduce or eliminate symptoms of their disease or medical condition.

Subsequently in 2003, Senate Bill 420 (SB420) was passed by the California legislature to expand the rights of patients and to provide further protections to physicians and marijuana dispensaries. It stipulates the specific quantities of plants and product allowed per patient without being subject to arrest. Once you have had a proper evaluation by a board certified physician and they have prescribed medical cannabis to treat your condition you can legally possess, cultivate, and consume marijuana to treat the specific medical condition you suffer from.

Visit our California portal to read more about Prop 215 and SB420 and California medical marijuana law.

Colorado

Amendment 20 was passed by Colorado voters on November 4, 2000. It allows qualified patients under a physician's care to obtain a legal medical marijuana recommendation and register for a Medical Marijuana Identification Card.

The Colorado medical marijuana registry is regulated and administered by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE). In order to obtain your Medical Marijuana Registry Identification Card, you must send the following information to the CDPHE:

• Signed and dated Application for Identification Card
• Physician's Certification
• Photo ID
• A non-refundable $90 Application Fee

Visit our Colorado portal to read more about Amendment 20 and Colorado medical marijuana law.

Hawaii

Senate Bill 862 was signed by Governor Ben Cayetano on June 14, 2000. The Hawaii Medical Marijuana Act allows qualified patients under a physician's care to obtain a legal medical marijuana recommendation and register for a Medical Marijuana Identification Card. As a medical marijuana card holder, it is a good idea to become familiar with the laws themselves. We encourage you to read the full text of Senate Bill 862.

Visit our Hawaii portal to read more about the Hawaii Medical Cannabis Program and Hawaii medical marijuana law.

Maine

Question 2 was passed by Maine voters on November 2, 1999. It allows qualified patients under a physician's care to obtain a legal medical marijuana recommendation and register for a Medical Marijuana Identification Card. As a medical marijuana card holder, it is a good idea to become familiar with the laws themselves. We encourage you to read the full text of Question 2.

Visit our Maine portal to read more about the Maine Medical Marijuana Program and Maine medical marijuana law.

Michigan

The Michigan Medical Marihuana Act was passed by Michigan voters on November 4, 2008. It allows qualified patients under a physician's care to obtain a legal medical marijuana prescription. Michigan medical marijuana law is regulated and administered by the Michigan Medical Marihuana Program (MMMP). The laws are very specific regarding who can prescribe and who can receive legal medical marijuana.

Visit our Michigan portal to read more about the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act, the Administrative Rules and Michigan medical marijuana law.

New Mexico

The New Mexico Medical Cannabis Program allows for the use and distribution of medical marijuana to state-authorized patients. It began in 2007 when Governor Bill Richardson signed Senate Bill 523, "Lynn and Erin Compassionate Use Act". In January 2009, the New Mexico state Department of Health finalized the rules governing the use, production and distribution of medical cannabis. The laws are very specific regarding who can prescribe and who can use legal medical marijuana.

Visit our New Mexico portal to read more about the New Mexico Medical Cannabis Program and New Mexico medical marijuana law.

Oregon

Measure 67 was passed by Oregon voters on November 3, 1988. It allows qualified patients under a physician's care to obtain a legal medical marijuana recommendation and register for a Medical Marijuana Identification Card. As a medical marijuana card holder, it is a good idea to become familiar with the laws themselves. We encourage you to read the full text of Measure 67.

Visit our Oregon portal to read more about the Oregon Medical Marijuana Program and Oregon medical marijuana law.

Rhode Island

The Edward O. Hawkins and Thomas C. Slater Medical Marijuana Act was passed by the state of Rhode Island voters on January 3 2006. It allows qualified patients under a physician's care to obtain a legal medical marijuana recommendation and register for a Medical Marijuana Identification Card. As a medical marijuana card holder, it is a good idea to become familiar with the laws themselves. We encourage you to read the full text of Edward O. Hawkins and Thomas C. Slater Medical Marijuana Act.

Visit our Rhode Island portal to read more about the Rhode Island Medical Marijuana Program and Rhode Island medical marijuana law.

Vermont

The Vermont General Assembly passed Senate Bill 7 in 2007. It ammends 18 V.S.A. Chapter 86 and allows qualified patients under a physician's care to obtain a legal medical marijuana recommendation and register for a Medical Marijuana Identification Card. As a medical marijuana card holder, it is a good idea to become familiar with the laws themselves. We encourage you to read the full text of Senate Bill 7.

Visit our Vermont portal to read more about the Vermont Medical Marijuana Program and Vermont medical marijuana law.

Washington

Measure 692 was passed by Washington voters on November 3, 1998. It allows qualified patients under a physician's care to obtain a legal medical marijuana recommendation and register for a Medical Marijuana Identification Card. As a medical marijuana card holder, it is a good idea to become familiar with the laws themselves. We encourage you to read the full text of Measure 692.

Visit our Washington portal to read more about the Washington Medical Marijuana Program and Washington medical marijuana law.