Apply For Your Maine Medical Marijuana Card

Talk to a licensed Maine medical marijuana doctor and get approved or your money back! If you are not approved for medical cannabis by a doctor for whatever reason, we issue a refund in FULL

Getting started only takes a few minutes. Simply sign up, answer a few questions, and schedule your appointment. Everything should be this easy.

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Legal Status

Medical & Recreational

Possession Limits

Medical patients

Limited

2.5 oz poss. limit

2.5 oz purchase limit

Recreational users

Limited

2.5 oz poss. limit

2.5 oz purchase limit

State Taxes

Medical patients

5.5-8%

Recreational users

15.5%

Cultivation

Cultivation

Why Get a Maine
Med Card

Enhanced legal protection

Skip the dispensary line

Save over 10% on taxes

Peace of mind

Access to higher potency strains

Greater cultivation limit

Maine Savings Explained

Excluded from 10% excise tax
=
HUGE cash savings!)

How to Get a Medical Marijuana Card in Maine

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1BOOK AN APPOINTMENT

Schedule an appointment to see a doctor through Veriheal at a time that is most convenient for you. Provide basic medical history and book your appointment with a licensed medical marijuana doctor in Maine. If you have medical records for your condition(s) please provide them.

Do not hesitate to reach out if you need assistance with getting an appointment set, our team would be more than happy to help.

2CONSULT ONLINE

Consult with a doctor online for 10-15 minutes to evaluate your ailments, and ask any questions you may have about medical marijuana treatment.

Every patient will need to prove Maine residency for their application to be accepted by the state of Maine.

3RECEIVE YOUR CARD

If you are approved by a Veriheal doctor, we’ll mail you your recommendation and it will arrive in the mail in 1-2 weeks. You can then begin buying cannabis from any dispensary in Maine.

Medical Marijuana patients in Maine will need to be re-certified annually by a licensed physician. Veriheal will get in touch with you when your certification is approaching its expiration to help you set up a renewal consultation.

What You Get Using Veriheal in Maine

Medical Cannabis Recommendation

Cannabis Consultation

Digital Cannabis Certification

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Just So You Know...

  • You can book a combo consultation with a friend or family member and you EACH get $10 off your appointment.
  • If you are not approved for medical cannabis by a doctor for whatever reason, we issue a refund in FULL.
  • Your recommendation is valid for 1 year in Maine and you will need to re-certify your license with another appointment when it expires.

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Medical Cannabis Savings Taxes explained and the benefits of getting your medical card in Maine

Recreational Marijuana Taxes in Maine

15.5% (10% excise tax + 5.5% sales tax)

Medical Marijuana Taxes in Maine

5.5% (edibles 8%)

Savings

Estimated Savings Having a Medical Marijuana Card

7.5%-10%

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Maine's Cannabis Program - Quick Stats

Total Number of Medical Marijuana Patients:

106,164

This number represents 7.66% of Maine's total population.

Number of Licensed Dispensaries:

168

Any adult in Maine over the age of 21 years old may purchase and possess up to 2.5 oz of cannabis.

Range of Medical Marijuana Products Available:

Dry cannabis flower, tinctures, edibles, extracts, pre-rolls, vapes, and concentrates

All formulations of cannabis are available in Maine.

Average Price of Marijuana Products:

Approximately $8.06 per gram

The average price of a medium-quality ounce of cannabis in Maine is $325.

Number of Licensed Cultivators and Processors:

89

State residents can grow up to three mature plants and as many seedlings as they want.

Annual Revenue from Medical Marijuana Sales:

$216.9 million (2023)

Medical cannabis patients save up to 10% on taxes for every cannabis purchase.

About Marijuana Laws in Maine

Currently in Maine cannabis news, LD 1789 and LD 1649 are pending votes in the House Judiciary Committee. Legislative Document 1646 establishes a system to provide for the expungement of convictions specific to marijuana possession. This bill also creates a fund to pay for expungement filing charges. Legislative Document 1789 expunges all records relating to criminal convictions or civil violations for conduct involving marijuana.

Maine’s medical cannabis program dates back to the 1990’s, with residents approving it by referendum in 1999. The Pine Tree State legalized recreational use of cannabis, with sales beginning in October 2020, a year after Gov. Janet Mills created the Office of Marijuana Policy (OMP) in 2019. The OMP took three years to form after the citizen-initiated referendum legalized medicinal cannabis in 2016.

According to the state, notable changes now include “eliminating all qualifying medical conditions from the medical program, allowing patient access, for any reason, at the certification of a registered medical provider.” Additional changes also include allowing a caregiver to assist more than one patient and permitting dispensaries to become for-profit businesses. 

The OMP specifies that only residents of the state may apply for a medical marijuana card and that “The Maine Medical Use of Marijuana Program provides patient cards to registered providers.” In fact, the state has never charged medical providers for the Maine medical marijuana cards. 

Qualifying Conditions for a Medical Marijuana Card

Maine initially only qualified residents for the medical cannabis program for specific health conditions, including: 

However, all of these conditions were removed from the initial list. In 2018, the change in legislation made it permissible for certified providers to approve potential medical marijuana patients for a MMJ card based on any condition they deem treatable by the plant properties. Maine does not presently charge a registration fee for a state medical cannabis card, which offers more legal protection, product access, and lower costs for cardholders than for residents without a card. To qualify for a medical cannabis card, a resident must show proof of residency with a valid driver’s license or valid identification card

Becoming a Caregiver in Maine

To become a caregiver in Maine, an applicant must be at least 21-years-old, be able to provide proof of residency, and not have a felony conviction on record. Caregivers are required to submit a medical use application with the OMP. Applications for caregiver registration or renewal are approved or denied within an average of 30 days. 

Additionally, the caregiver must undergo a criminal background check for the cost of $31. The OMP outlines that the cost for a registry identification card varies (between $240 to $1,200) depending on the number of plants the caregiver grows. The most a registered caregiver may grow is 30 mature plants and 60 immature plants. Additionally, caregivers may obtain fair compensation from a patient for any expenses connected with cultivating cannabis on their behalf.

Possession and Cultivation of Medical Marijuana in Maine

Patients can possess up to 2.5 ounces of a combination of marijuana/marijuana products and no more than 5 grams of marijuana concentrate, according to the OMP. 

Both medical marijuana patients and caregivers are allowed to possess up to 2.5 ounces of cannabis and six plants at a time without penalty. Additionally, a caregiver can have up to five patients at a time, cultivating up to six plants per patient. Recreational marijuana users in Maine who are 21 years of age or older may grow up to three mature cannabis plants, 12 immature plants, and an unlimited number of seedlings for personal use. Under the Maine Medical Use of Marijuana Act, these limitations do not apply to the cultivation of marijuana for medical use by a qualifying patient or registered caregiver.

MMJ Reciprocity in Maine

According to the Office of Marijuana Policy, the state of Maine has a reciprocity program in place with 26 states. Qualified patients from these states can use their MMJ card in Maine at a registered dispensary while they’re visiting.

Approved list of state cards accepted in Maine: Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, Washington, DC.

How to Renew Your Maine Medical Marijuana Card with Veriheal

To renew your Maine medical marijuana card through Veriheal, you’ll need to schedule a renewal appointment with one of our physicians. They can confirm that you still need medical cannabis for your qualifying condition and help you with the renewal process. We will remind you when it’s almost time for your renewal appointment, or you can reach out to our Customer Service Department so we can assist you and apply a renewal discount for you.

How Long Does a Medical Marijuana Card Last in Maine?

A medical marijuana card in Maine is valid for up to one year.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I qualify for a medical marijuana card in Maine?

To qualify you’ll need to be 18 years of age or older and be a state resident. To prove your residency you’ll need at least two forms of identification and one of them must be a Maine driver’s license or a state ID card.Next, you’ll need to consult with a state registered physician that can evaluate you and provide a doctor’s recommendation for adult use of medical marijuana.

Veriheal has a network of highly qualified physicians registered with the state and can provide one for you, which is the most difficult part of the process. After meeting with a certified doctor in a virtual video consultation from the comfort of your own home, the doctor will determine your eligibility based on a qualifying condition(s). Consultations usually take 10 – 15 minutes.

The cost for the medical marijuana evaluation and approval with Veriheal is $199, with a full refund if not approved. Unlike other states with medical cannabis programs, Maine does not charge an annual card registration fee.

Maine has eliminated all qualifying medical conditions from the medical marijuana program. Now, the state allows licensed medical providers to qualify any condition they think may benefit from medical marijuana treatment. Therefore, chronic pain can be a qualifying condition.

That depends on the state you are visiting, which is why we put together a helpful resource that shows you which states accept out-of-state cannabis cards. You can also try to contact the local region in order to find out the medical cannabis rules and regulations there.

There are already tons of dispensaries all over the state of Maine. You can see a list of Maine dispensaries here.

As of 2022, Maine allows card-holding patients to purchase all types of medicinal cannabis. Once you attain a card, you can purchase dry cannabis flower, tinctures, oils, concentrates, vapes, pre-rolls, topicals, and edibles.

Yes, through Veriheal you can book a telemedicine consultation for medical cannabis in Maine. After your consultation, you can fill out the online application to register with the state.

Maine specifies 17 qualifying conditions for medical cannabis. Those conditions include ALS, Alzheimer’s disease, cachexia, cancer, chronic pain, Crohn’s disease, fibromyalgia, glaucoma, hepatitis C, HIV/AIDS, multiple sclerosis, nail-patella syndrome, PTSD, Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, severe and persistent muscle spasms, and severe nausea.

Maine residents can purchase and possess up to 2.5 ounces of cannabis. Their daily purchase from a dispensary is 2.5 ounces.

Yes, medical marijuana patients in Maine save up to 10% on every cannabis purchase compared to recreational users.

Data Last Updated 03/04/2024

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