Although cannabis remains illegal on the federal level in the United States, some individual states have legalized cannabis for valid medical purposes (and two states, Washington and Colorado, have legalized cannabis both medically and recreationally). In order to qualify for medical marijuana, patients must have a medical condition that is on your state’s list of qualifying medical marijuana conditions. With the recommendation of a local physician, a qualified patient can obtain a medical marijuana card in order to visit dispensaries and purchase medical marijuana products specifically designed for patients. In states where recreational cannabis has been legalized, adult consumers do not need a medical marijuana card, but may not have access to the same medical cannabis products that are available for patients.
Here’s a list of which states authorize medical marijuana for valid, qualified patients. Each entry includes a link to the state’s qualifying conditions, as well as a rundown of which medical conditions and symptoms must be verified by a physician in order to get authorized as a valid medical marijuana patient. Please note that some states allow physicians to approve other medical conditions not listed on a case-by-case basis, so check with your doctor.
Qualifying conditions to become a medical marijuana patient in Alaska include:
For a complete list of qualifying conditions and guidelines, please refer to Alaska’s application for medical marijuana registry.
Qualifying conditions to become a medical marijuana patient in Arizona include:
For a complete list of qualifying conditions and guidelines, please refer to the Arizona state legislature concerning medical marijuana.
Qualifying conditions for the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment include:
Arkansas’ medical marijuana qualifying conditions are currently effective, but licenses for dispensaries will not be accepted until June 1, 2017.
Qualifying conditions to become a medical marijuana patient in California include:
For a complete list of qualifying conditions and guidelines, please refer to California Proposition 215, with revised Senate Bill 420
Although Colorado has implemented a legal recreational cannabis market, it still operates medical marijuana dispensaries for valid patients. Colorado medical marijuana patients still pay standard sales tax on cannabis but are exempt from the high excise taxes and additional state taxes collected from recreational cannabis sales.
Qualifying conditions to become a medical marijuana patient in Colorado include:
For a complete list of qualifying conditions and guidelines, please refer to Colorado’s Debilitating Conditions for Medical Marijuana Use.
Qualifying conditions to become a medical marijuana patient in Connecticut include:
For a complete list of qualifying conditions and guidelines, please refer to Connecticut’s medical marijuana qualification requirements.
Qualifying conditions to become a medical marijuana patient in Delaware include:
For a complete list of qualifying conditions and guidelines, please refer to Delaware’s medical marijuana program guidelines.
Qualifying conditions to become a medical marijuana patient in Washington, D.C. include:
For a complete list of qualifying conditions and guidelines, please refer to the District of Columbia’s Medical Marijuana Program Patient FAQ.
Qualifying conditions to become a medical marijuana patient in Florida include:
For more information on the Florida Medical Marijuana Legalization, please refer to Amendment 2.
Georgia only allows for the use of low THC oil (less than 5% THC by weight). Qualifying conditions to become a medical marijuana patient in Georgia include:
For a complete list of qualifying conditions and guidelines, please refer to House Bill 1 (Haleigh’s Hope Act).
Qualifying conditions to become a medical marijuana patient in Hawaii include:
For a complete list of qualifying conditions and guidelines, please refer to Hawaii Senate Bill 862.
Qualifying conditions to become a medical marijuana patient in Illinois include:
Iowa allows for the use of high-CBD cannabis extracts with less than .3% THC. Qualifying conditions to become a medical marijuana patient in Iowa include:
For a complete list of guidelines, please refer to Iowa Medical Cannabidiol Act Quick Facts.
Kentucky allows for the use of low-THC cannabis or industrial hemp-derived CBD oil. Only those who are participating in a clinical trial or expanded access program are legally allowed to possess CBD oil. For more information on accessing CBD in Kentucky, please refer to Senate Bill 124.
Qualifying conditions to become a medical marijuana patient in Louisiana include:
For more information on Louisiana’s medical marijuana law, please refer to Senate Bill 143.
Qualifying conditions to become a medical marijuana patient in Maine include:
For a complete list of qualifying conditions and guidelines, please refer to Maine’s medical use of marijuana guidelines.
Qualifying conditions to become a medical marijuana patient in Maryland include:
For a complete list of qualifying conditions and guidelines, please refer to Maryland Senate Bill 757.
Qualifying conditions to become a medical marijuana patient in Massachusetts include:
For a complete list of qualifying conditions and guidelines, please refer to the Massachusetts medical use of marijuana overview.
Qualifying conditions to become a medical marijuana patient in Michigan include:
For a complete list of qualifying conditions and guidelines, please refer to the Michigan Medical Marihuana Registry Program FAQ.
Minnesota does not allow for smokeable cannabis, only a 30-day supply of oils, edibles, and concentrates. Qualifying conditions to become a medical marijuana patient in Minnesota include:
*Recently recommended qualifying condition soon to be available for Minnesota patients.
For more information, please visit the Minnesota Department of Health – Medical Cannabis.
Mississippi allows access to CBD oil only. Qualifying conditions to become a medical marijuana patient in Mississippi include:
Patients must receive medical recommendations by a physician from the University of Mississippi Medical Center to participate in the clinical trial. For more information, please refer to House Bill 1231 or Harper Grace’s Law.
Missouri allows access to CBD oil only. Qualifying conditions to become a medical marijuana patient in Missouri include:
For more information, please refer to House Bill 2238.
Qualifying conditions to become a medical marijuana patient in Montana include:
For a complete list of qualifying conditions and guidelines, please refer to Montana Code Annotated 2013.
Qualifying conditions to become a medical marijuana patient in Nevada include:
For a complete list of qualifying conditions and guidelines, please refer to the Nevada Medical Marijuana Program.
Qualifying conditions to become a medical marijuana patient in New Hampshire include:
For a complete list of qualifying conditions and guidelines, please refer to New Hampshire House Bill 573.
Qualifying conditions to become a medical marijuana patient in New Jersey include:
For a complete list of qualifying conditions and guidelines, please refer to the New Jersey Medicinal Marijuana Program.
Qualifying conditions to become a medical marijuana patient in New Mexico include:
For a complete list of qualifying conditions and guidelines, please refer to the New Mexico Medical Cannabis Program FAQ.
Qualifying conditions to become a medical marijuana patient in New York include:
For a complete list of qualifying conditions and guidelines, please refer to the New York State Medical Marijuana Program FAQ.
North Carolina allows for the use of CBD oil only. Qualifying conditions to become a medical marijuana patient in North Carolina include:
For more information, please refer to House Bill 1220.
North Dakota’s qualifying conditions for the North Dakota Compassionate Care Act include:
For more information, please refer to the North Dakota Compassionate Care Act.
Ohio’s medical marijuana program is expected to be functional by September 2018. Qualifying conditions to become a medical marijuana patient in Ohio include:
For more information, please refer to Ohio’s Official Resource for the Medical Marijuana Control Program.
Oklahoma allows for the use of CBD oil only. Qualifying conditions to become a medical marijuana patient in Oklahoma include:
For more information, please refer to Katie and Cayman’s Law (House Bill 2154).
Qualifying conditions to become a medical marijuana patient in Oregon include:
For a complete list of qualifying conditions and guidelines, please refer to the Oregon Medical Marijuana Act.
Qualifying conditions to become a medical marijuana patient in Pennsylvania include:
For more information, please refer to Senate Bill 3.
Qualifying conditions to become a medical marijuana patient in Rhode Island include:
For a complete list of qualifying conditions and guidelines, please refer to Rhode Island’s medical marijuana approved qualifying debilitating medical conditions.
South Carolina allows for the use of CBD oil only. Qualifying conditions to become a medical marijuana patient in South Carolina include:
For more information, please refer to the Medical Cannabis Therapeutic Treatment Research Act.
Tennessee allows for the use of CBD oil only. Qualifying conditions to become a medical marijuana patient in Tennessee include:
For more information, please refer to Senate Bill 280.
Texas allows for the use of CBD oil only. Qualifying conditions to become a medical marijuana patient in Texas include:
For more information, please refer to Senate Bill 339.
Utah allows for the use of CBD oil only. Qualifying conditions to become a medical marijuana patient in Utah include:
For more information, please refer to House Bill 105.
Qualifying conditions to become a medical marijuana patient in Vermont include:
For a complete list of qualifying conditions and guidelines, please refer to the Vermont patient marijuana registry FAQ.
Changes to Washington state’s marijuana laws via Senate Bill 5052 will result in the state’s medical marijuana industry being absorbed by its recreational cannabis market. These changes will go into full efect July 1, 2016. Until then, medical marijuana dispensaries will still be operational but are ultimately expected to close or incorporate themselves into an existing licensed retail cannabis shop. Qualifying conditions to become a medical marijuana patient in Washington include:
For a complete list of qualifying conditions and guidelines, please refer to the Washington state legislature regarding medical cannabis.
Wisconsin allows for the use of non-psychoactive CBD oil only. Qualifying conditions to become a medical marijuana patient in Wisconsin include:
For more information, please refer to Lydia’s Law (Act 267).
Wyoming allows for the use of CBD oil only. Qualifying conditions include:
For more information, please refer to House Bill 32.
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