Rhode Island medical cannabis program facts
| Run by | Rhode Island Department of Health and the Cannabis Control Commission |
|---|---|
| How access works | A practitioner certifies you, then you receive a registry card |
| Adult use | Adults 21 and older can buy legally |
| State fee | Contact the program for its current fees |
| Validity | Program rules determine the term |
| Telehealth | Pick phone or video when you book, and we will tell you if your case needs video. |
Rhode Island medical cannabis law highlights
- Few New England medical programs have been around as long as Rhode Island's.
- The extra taxes on adult-use cannabis aren't charged on medical purchases.
- Two agencies share the work: the Department of Health and the Cannabis Control Commission.
Conditions that can qualify in Rhode Island
- Cancer
- Glaucoma
- HIV/AIDS
- Hepatitis C
- Cachexia
- Severe chronic pain
- Severe nausea
- Seizures
- Multiple sclerosis spasms
- Crohn's disease
- Alzheimer's agitation
- PTSD
- Autism
How to get a medical marijuana card in Rhode Island
Book with My IV Doctors for a phone or video evaluation that takes about 5–10 minutes
Your practitioner certifies your condition
Apply to the Rhode Island program
Get your registry card
Shop at licensed compassion centers
Rhode Island medical cannabis rules
- Possession limits come from program rules.
- Public use and use while driving are against the law.
