New York medical cannabis program facts
| Run by | New York Office of Cannabis Management |
|---|---|
| How access works | A registered practitioner certifies you, and you then get a registry ID |
| Adult use | Legal for adults who are 21 or older |
| State fee | The state doesn't charge a registration fee |
| Validity | A certification is good for a year at most |
| Telehealth | In New York, certifications can be issued after a telehealth visit. |
New York medical cannabis law highlights
- Your practitioner can certify any condition they think medical cannabis might help.
- Once certified, you may grow cannabis at home within state limits.
- Registered organizations offer medical-specific products to certified patients.
Conditions that can qualify in New York
Any condition a clinician believes cannabis may help can qualify.
- Any condition a registered practitioner believes cannabis may help
- Chronic pain
- Anxiety
- PTSD
- Cancer
- Insomnia
- Migraines
- Inflammatory bowel disease
How to get a medical marijuana card in New York
Schedule a phone or video evaluation with My IV Doctors; plan on 5–10 minutes
Your registered practitioner certifies you
Complete your registration with the Office of Cannabis Management
Get your registry ID
Purchase from registered medical dispensaries
New York medical cannabis rules
- You may keep up to a 60-day supply.
- Certified patients can grow a limited number of plants.
- Driving while using cannabis is illegal.
