1.) Determine Your Medical Marijuana Card Eligibility

If you live in Rhode Island and you have an approved health condition you are eligible to apply for a Rhode Island Medical Marijuna Card.

  • Cancer or the treatment of this condition
  • Glaucoma or the treatment of this condition
  • A chronic or debilitating disease or medical condition or its treatment that produces one or more of the following:
    • Cachexia or wasting syndrome
    • Severe, debilitating, chronic pain
    • Severe nausea
    • Seizures, including but not limited to those characteristic of epilepsy
    • Severe and persistent muscle spasms, including but not limited to those characteristic of multiple sclerosis or Crohn’s disease
    • Agitation related to Alzheimer’s Disease
  • Positive status for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) or the treatment of this condition
  • Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) or the treatment of this condition
  • Hepatitis C or the treatment of this condition

2.) Speak With Your Doctor or A Qualified Patient Card Consultant

Once you have determined your eligability, you must print off the State Form and make an appointment with your primary care doctor. It is important while having this conversation with your doctor to be honest about your health situation. Take the time to explain why you believe medical marijuana treatment will benefit you.

3.) Complete Your Application

Once you have your doctors reccomendation you must complete your application as well as provide “Proof of Residency” by making a copy of your Valid RI Drivers License. Along with your application and proof of residency you must send a check for $50 with your application.

4.) Recieve Your Approval

You are now approved for your new Rhode Island Medical Marijuana Card! You will now be required to verify your address and take your photo at the RI Center for Professional Licensing. Make sure to bring your valid drivers license to complete this step.

5.) Stop by Greenleaf

Great News! You are now fully qualified to come into Greenleaf. Stop by our store and our staff will speak with you about our numerous products and how they can help you. Once you have stopped by the store your first time you will be able to shop online for pickup.

Obtaining or renewing your medical marijuana card is quick and painless. Telemedicine is also federally accepted and has made this process even easier if you cannot leave your home! Below you will find three main resources to obtain and/or maintain safe access to your medicinal cannabis needs from the finest dispensary in New England! Rhode Island supports reciprocity, so we accept out of state cards. Many people carry dual residences and have a medical card different from their license. That is okay! We accept you, too! You may find a general google search for Qualifying Medical Marijuana Physicians and Cards will give you the widest variety of acceptable options for you personal needs.

 

To renew or obtain a new medical marijuana card in Rhode Island, follow these simple steps:

  1. If you are a new applicant, print the following form, Rhode Island Medical Marijuana Card Application, and bring it to your General Practitioner, Physician, Nurse Practitioner, Prescribing Medical Professional or Qualified Patient Card Consultant for approval. (Enter your zip code and select from the list of physicians within your desired radius). If you are renewing, a copy of your renewal forms should be sent to your home at least 4 weeks before your card expires. If you need a new copy of your renewal forms, please contact the RI Department of Health (401) 222-5960. They will kindly send you a copy.
  2.  Mail out Forms with Check or Money Order to the address on the front of the application.
    If you intend to declare a Caregiver and/or Authorized Purchaser, follow the steps within the application.

 

To renew or obtain a new medical marijuana card in Massachusetts, follow these simple steps:

  1. If you are looking to obtain a medical card in Massachusetts, meet with any Massachusetts Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Patient Card Consultant who holds an active full license, has no prescribing restrictions, has a MA Controlled Substances Registration and has at least one established practice in the state. Once you’re eligible as determined by your physician, he or she will need to certify you with the state’s Medical Use of Marijuana Online system.
  2. Once you receive your PIN, register as a patient! Navigate to the patient registration portal, and begin the application process. Please refer to this Massachusetts Instructional on How to Register if you have questions or need help.

For those who do not want to apply online, call (617) 660-5370 to request a hard copy of the registration form to be filled out and returned to the state along with a check for $50 and copies of all pertinent documents. Please allow up to 4 weeks for processing.

 

 

To renew or obtain a new medical marijuana card from Other States/CA:

** If you do not have a General Practitioner, you may find a Rhode Island, Massachusetts, or other licensed doctor through the following website. Enter your zip code and desired radius.