Get Your Rhode Island Medical Marijuana Card With My MMJ Doctor

There are not many cannabis dispensaries in the state, so the ability to cultivate is essential for many cardholders. Cardholders may grow up to 12 mature cannabis plants and 12 seedlings. All cannabis plants must be cultivated in one location. The cannabis plants must be stored in an indoor facility.

• AIDS/HIV
• Alzheimer’s Disease (A.D.)
• Cachexia, or Wasting Syndrome
• Cancer or the treatment of cancer, inc. side-effects of chemotherapy
• Crohn’s Disease
• Epilepsy
• Glaucoma
• Hepatitis C
• Multiple Sclerosis (M.S.)
• Severe chronic pain
• Severe Nausea
• Severe and Persistent Muscle Spasms
• Seizure
• PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)
• Agitation of Alzheimer’s Disease

The petitioner must provide the following information to the Department of Health.

• An explanation stating the reason why the medical condition should be included.
• Any scientific peer-reviewed literature supporting the addition of the medical condition to the list.
• Certification of support from licensed healthcare professionals knowledgeable about the condition and its treatment.

The Department denies or approves such petitions within 180 days of submission.

To apply for a medical marijuana card in Rhode Island, you must provide a valid state I.D., proof of residency, and a medical marijuana recommendation letter.
Acceptable ID

• Valid driver’s license
• Identification cards issued by the state of Rhode Island
• Birth certificate (for those under 18)

Acceptable Proof Of Residency

• Rent or lease agreement
• Vehicle registration
• Voters registration
• Correspondence from another state agency with the current date

The consumption of medical marijuana must take place on private property. The consumption of marijuana, i.e., medical or recreational, is prohibited within 300 yards of educational institutions and government buildings. Moreover, smoking or vaping in a designated non-smoking area is not permitted.

Driving a vehicle under the influence of marijuana is illegal. Consumption in a vehicle is not allowed for either drivers or passengers. If caught, the person will be penalized with the DUI laws of Rhode Island.

Possession of one ounce (28 gm) or less of marijuana is legal for adults over 21. Possession of more than 1oz can be penalized with jail time or a fine of $500.

A person found guilty of intent to sell or deliver marijuana will penalize with two years of jail time and a fine of $ 5,000. Delivery to a person under 18 years attracts five years of jail time and a fine of $ 5,000.

• Must be at least 21.
• Must live in Rhode Island and has residency proof. Which include any of the following: driver’s license, state I.D., Correspondence from another state agency, Current vehicle registration, car insurance bill, or Voter’s registration card.
• Must get a copy of a criminal background check and including fingerprints.

You can make an appointment with Local police departments, the Rhode Island State Police, or The Office of the Rhode Island Attorney General to get the check.