Get Your New York Medical Marijuana Card Today

According to New York medical cannabis card laws, the following debilitating conditions may qualify a patient for a medical marijuana card:

• Acute pain management
  
• Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
• Cancer
• Chronic pain
• Epilepsy
  
• HIV/AIDS
• Huntington’s Disease
• Inflammatory bowel disease
• Parkinson’s Disease
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Neuropathies
• Opioid substitution
• Spinal cord damage
• Any other condition that the practitioner believes can be treated with medical cannabis

Patient Possession Limits
Qualified patients are allowed to purchase up to a 60-day supply of cannabis products.

Home Cultivation
Patients with qualifying medical marijuana status or Grower’s License can cultivate up to six plants per private residence. Only three of these six plants may mature at any given time.

• Plants can be grown indoors or outdoors but must remain in an enclosed space not visible to the public.
• Patients may possess up to five pounds of cannabis from their harvest.

Penalties for Excess Possession:

• Possession of more than 1 pound, up to 5 pounds, is a misdemeanor, punishable by up to 1 year in jail and/or a fine of up to $1,000.
• Possession of over 5 pounds, up to 10 pounds is a felony, carrying up to 4 years in jail and a fine up to $5,000.
• Possession of over 10 pounds is a felony, punishable by up to 7 years in jail and a fine of up to $5,000.

Penalties for Excessive Cultivation
Growing more than 6 plants per person or 12 plants per household is considered a Class A Misdemeanor. This offense can result in up to 1 year in jail and a fine of up to $1,000.

1. Schedule an appointment with a licensed healthcare provider.
2. The provider will assess your qualifying condition and, if approved, submit your certification to the state.
3. A copy of the certification will be uploaded to your MMJ profile on the same day.

“As of March 19th, 2023, registration with the state’s marijuana department is no longer required. Once the doctor approves you, you are automatically registered with the department. But if needed you can register with the state as well”

Provide Proof of Identity and Residency
To complete the registration process, you must submit acceptable proof of identity and residency:

• Identity Documents:
  • NY Driver’s License
  • State ID
  • Photo ID with proof of residency
• Residency Documents (must be current):
  • Utility bills (issued within the last 60 days; showing “Service” address; mobile phone bills are not accepted).
  • Lease, mortgage agreement, or property deed (signed).
  • Other options: medical bills, property tax statements, pay stubs, or government-issued correspondence.

Register with the State

1. Go to my.ny.gov.
2. Create an account or log in.
3. Submit your certification along with proof of identity and residency.

This card will grant you legal access to purchase medical cannabis from licensed dispensaries in the state. Always carry it with you when obtaining or using medical marijuana products.

If approved, you will receive your recommendation letter by email and can immediately use it to purchase medical cannabis.

1. Sign In or Register
   If you’re new to our platform, log into your My MMJ Doctor account or register as a renewal patient.
2. Consult a Physician
   Schedule an online consultation with a New York-licensed physician. Once approved, they will issue your renewal certification.
   
3. Certification Submission
   Your doctor will upload your updated certification directly to the state system, and you will receive an email confirmation from My MMJ Doctor.
   
4. Renew on the State Portal
   Log into your account on the New York State Medical Marijuana Program portal, click ‘Renew Card,’ and follow the instructions to update your registration.