Maine medical cannabis program facts
| Run by | Maine Office of Cannabis Policy |
|---|---|
| How access works | You need a written certification; registering for a state card is up to you |
| Adult use | Adults 21 and older may use cannabis legally |
| State fee | Patients aren't required to hold a state card |
| Validity | A certification usually lasts no more than a year |
| Telehealth | In Maine, certifications can be issued after a telehealth visit. |
Maine medical cannabis law highlights
- Providers in Maine can certify you for any condition they think cannabis might help.
- Registered caregivers across Maine can grow cannabis and supply it to patients.
- As a medical patient you skip the adult-use excise tax and can shop at medical dispensaries.
Conditions that can qualify in Maine
Any condition a clinician believes cannabis may help can qualify.
- Any condition a Maine medical provider believes cannabis may help
- Chronic pain
- Anxiety
- Insomnia
- PTSD
- Cancer
- Migraines
- Arthritis
How to get a medical marijuana card in Maine
Book with My IV Doctors and choose a phone or video visit; it takes about 5–10 minutes
Talk with a Maine provider about your health
Get your written certification
Go to a medical dispensary or a registered caregiver
Plan your renewal before the certification expires
Maine medical cannabis rules
- Program rules set the amount you may possess.
- Using cannabis in public or while driving is against the law.
