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After your appointment, your licensed physician will issue your official certificate within 24 hours. Once issued, complete your marijuana patient registration through Rhode Island's state portal to finalize your enrollment.
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After state approval, you'll receive your Rhode Island medical marijuana card via email, allowing you to make legal purchases at licensed compassion centers.
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Rhode Island: Everything You Need to Know
Rhode Island Laws
Rhode Island’s medical marijuana program was established under the Edward O. Hawkins and Thomas C. Slater Medical Marijuana Act in 2006 and is regulated by the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH). Patients with qualifying conditions can receive certification from licensed physicians and access medical marijuana through state-licensed compassion centers.
- Patients must be Rhode Island residents.
- Only licensed physicians may issue health certifications.
- Medical marijuana is available exclusively from licensed compassion centers (dispensaries).
- Home cultivation of cannabis is permitted with specific plant limits and registration requirements.
- Driving under the influence remains illegal and subject to license suspension and penalties.
- Recreational cannabis is legal in Rhode Island for adults 21 and older.
Rhode Island Reform Timeline
2006 – Medical Marijuana Program Established
- Rhode Island becomes the 11th state to legalize medical marijuana through legislative action.
2009 – Compassion Centers Authorized
- State establishes licensed dispensary system, becoming the second state nationwide to do so.
2016 – PTSD Added as Qualifying Condition
- Post-traumatic stress disorder is added to the list of approved medical conditions.
2018 – Autism Spectrum Disorder Approved
- Program expands to include Autism Spectrum Disorder with specific certification requirements.
2022 – Recreational Cannabis Legalized
- Rhode Island becomes the 19th state to legalize adult-use cannabis while maintaining medical protections.
2025 – Ongoing Program Operations
- Regulators continue to oversee both medical and recreational programs, focusing on patient access and compliance.
Rhode Island Possession Limits
Rhode Island law allows registered medical marijuana patients to possess and cultivate specified amounts of cannabis for therapeutic use.
- Registered medical patients may possess up to 2.5 ounces of usable marijuana from a compassion center.
- Medical patients may possess up to 10 ounces of marijuana at home or a designated location.
- Recreational users (adults 21+) may possess up to 1 ounce in public or up to 10 ounces at home.
- Medical patients may cultivate up to 12 mature marijuana plants and 12 seedlings in a registered indoor facility.
- Recreational users (adults 21+) may cultivate up to 6 plants at home, with no more than 3 mature plants.
- All cultivated plants must be grown in a single registered location and tagged with state-issued plant tag certificates.
- Rhode Island medical marijuana cards are valid for one year and must be renewed annually.
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FAQs
What medical conditions qualify for a medical marijuana card in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island approves several qualifying conditions including cancer, glaucoma, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis C, PTSD, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Patients with chronic conditions that cause severe pain, nausea, seizures, muscle spasms, cachexia, or Alzheimer's-related agitation also qualify. A licensed physician must certify that medical marijuana may alleviate your symptoms.
How much medical marijuana can I possess in Rhode Island?
Medical patients may possess up to 2.5 ounces from compassion centers and up to 10 ounces at home. Recreational users may possess 1 ounce in public or 10 ounces at home.
Can I grow my own medical marijuana in Rhode Island?
Yes. Medical patients may cultivate up to 12 mature plants and 12 seedlings in a registered indoor facility with state-issued plant tag certificates.
Where can I purchase medical marijuana in Rhode Island?
Registered patients can purchase from any licensed compassion center in Rhode Island with a valid medical marijuana card and government-issued ID.
Does Rhode Island accept out-of-state medical marijuana cards?
Yes. Rhode Island has full medical marijuana reciprocity with all U.S. states and accepts valid out-of-state medical marijuana cards. Out-of-state patients must present both their medical marijuana card and valid government-issued ID to purchase and get the same amounts as Rhode Island residents. However, transporting cannabis across state lines remains illegal under federal law.
When does my Rhode Island medical marijuana card expire?
Rhode Island medical marijuana cards are valid for one year from the date of issuance. You will receive an email renewal reminder 60 days before your card expires. Renewals can be completed through the Rhode Island Cannabis Licensing Portal.
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