Meet With a Medical Marijuana Doctor in Rhode Island

Rhode Island legalized medical marijuana in 2006 under the Edward O. Hawkins and Thomas C. Slater Medical Marijuana Act. To qualify, patients must have a debilitating condition and a licensed doctor’s certification that the benefits outweigh the risks. After meeting the requirements, patients can obtain medical marijuana from designated compassion centers.

To get a Rhode Island medical marijuana card, patients need a doctor’s certification, proof of residency, a completed patient form, and a non-refundable fee. The card costs $50, with discounts for those on Medicaid, SSI, SSDI, and veterans.

Caregivers and authorized purchasers can assist patients with buying or growing marijuana, but both must be over 21, pass a background check, and provide proof of residency.

Patients can purchase up to 2.5 ounces of marijuana per month and access various forms like edibles, tinctures, and topicals. The process of getting a card typically takes two to four weeks. Renewals and applications are done online through the RI Cannabis Licensing Portal.