- Alaska
- California
- Colorado
- Hawaii
- Maine
- Michigan
- Montana
- Nevada
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- Oregon
- Rhode Island
- Vermont
- Washington
Alaska
Removed state-level criminal penalties on the use, possession and cultivation of marijuana by patients who possess written documentation from their physician advising that they “might benefit from the medical use of marijuana.”
Mandates all patients seeking legal protection under this act to enroll in the state patient registry and possess a valid identification card. Patients not enrolled in the registry will no longer be able to argue the “affirmative defense of medical necessity” if they are arrested on marijuana charges
Alaska Statute Title 17 Chapter 37
Creates a confidential statewide registry of medical marijuana patients and caregivers and establishes identification card.
California
The Medical Marijuana Program was established to provide a voluntary medical marijuana ID issuance and registry program for qualifed patients and their caregivers. Please visit the California Department of Public Health for more information.
Removes state-level criminal penalties on the use, possession and cultivation of marijuana by patients who possess a “written or oral recommendation” from their physician that he or she “would benefit from medical marijuana.” Patients diagnosed with any debilitating illness where the medical use of marijuana has been “deemed appropriate and has been recommended by a physician” are afforded legal protection under this act.
Imposes statewide guidelines outlining how much medicinal marijuana patients may grow and possess.
Attorney General’s Guidelines:
On Aug. 25, 2008, California Attorney General Jerry Brown issued guidelines for law enforcement and medical marijuana patients to clarify the state’s laws.
Primary Caregiver Responsibilities
Legal Representative Responsibilities
Colorado
The Department of Revenue has been deemed the agency to implement and regulate medical marijuana centers, optional premise grow facilities, medical marijuana infused product manufacturers and all associated occupational licenses.
Colorado Department of Revenue
“House Bill 1284 provides a regulatory framework for dispensaries, including giving local communities the ability to ban or place sensible and much-needed controls on the operation, location and ownership of these establishments.
Senate Bill 109 will help prevent fraud and abuse, ensuring that physicians who authorize medical marijuana for their patients actually perform a physical exam, do not have a DEA flag on their medical license and do not have a financial relationship with a dispensary
Forms for MMC’s, Optional Premise Grow Facilities and Medical Marijuana Infused Product Manufactures
Rules and Regulations for Medical Use of Marijuana
Law Enforcement Verification Procedures
Hawaii
Update Coming Soon.
Maine
The Maine Medical Marijuana Act of 2009 is regulated by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Divison of Licensing and Regulatory Services. To learn more please visit the Maine Medical use of Marijuana website.
Read the full text of An Act To Establish the Maine Medical Marijuana Act.
Adopted Rules for the Maine Medical Marijuana Act.
Maine Medical Marijuana Frequently Asked Questions.
Michigan
The Michigan Medical Marihuana Program (MMMP) is a state registry program within the Bureau of Helath Professions at the Michigan Department of Community Health. The program will administer the Michigan Medical Marijuana Act as approved by Michigan voters on November 4, 2008. To read more about the program please visit the Michigan Department of Community Health.
Michigan Medical Marijuana Law and Rules:
Michigan Medical Marihuana Act – Initiated Law 1 of 2008.
Michigan Rules – Administrative Rules, effective April 4, 2009.
General Information about the Michigan Medical Marihuana Program.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Michigan Medical Marihuana Program.
Forms/Applications and Instructions for Medical Marihuana Registration.
Montana
Initiative 148 was passed by Montana voters in November of 2004 to allow certain patients with specific medical conditions to alleviate their symptoms through the limited use of marijuana under medical supervision. The new law also allows qualified patients and their caregivers to grow and/or possess a restricted number of marijuana plants. The Quality Assurance Division of the Department of Public and Helath Human Services is in charge of the program.
Initiative No 148 Montana Medical Marijuana Act.
Medical Marijuana – Possession and Use in a Health Care Setting Guidance
Frequently Asked Questiona about hte Montana Medical Marijuana Act.
Nevada
The Nevada Medical Marijuana Program is a state registry promgram within the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services, Nevada State Health Division. The Law establishes a confidential state-run patient registry that issues ID cards to qualified patients. For more information please click here.
Nevada Medical Marijuana Program Facts.
Flowchart for Application Process.
Nevada Medical Marijuana Frequently Asked Questions.
New Jersey
Senate Bill 119 protects “patients who use marijuana to alleviate suffering from debilitating medical conditions, as well as their physicians, primary caregivers and those who are authorized to produce marijuana for medical purposes” from arrest, prosecution, property forfeiture and criminal and other penalties.” The Bill also provides for the creation of alternative treatment centers. New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services Medicinal Marijuana Program.
New Jersey Compassionate Use Medicinal Marijuana Act.
Draft Rules for the Medicinal Marijuana Program.
Press Release of Draft Rules from the New Jersey Department of Health & Senior Services.
Frequently Asked Questions about the New Jersey Compassionate Use Medicinal Marijuana Act.
New Mexico
Update Coming Soon.
Oregon
Update Coming Soon.
Rhode Island
Update Coming Soon.
Vermont
Update Coming Soon.
Washington
Chapter 69.51A RCW – Ballot Initiative I-692
Removes state-level criminal penalties on the use, possession and cultivation of marijuana by patients who possess “valid documentation” from their physician affirming that he or she suffers from a debilitating condition and that the “potential benefits of the medical use of marijuana would likely outweigh the health risks.” Information provided by the state on sources for medical marijuana:
“The law allows a qualifying patient or designated provider to grow medical marijuana. It is not legal to buy or sell it. The law does not allow dispensaries.”
Chapter 69.51A RCW Washington State Medical Marijuana Law.
Washington State Medical Marijuna Frequently asked Questions.
King County Prosecuting Attorney Dan Satterberg’s Guidelines
60 Day Medical Marijuana Supply Rule.
