Massachusetts Marijuana Information & FAQ

Qualifying conditions in Massachusetts include: cancer, glaucoma, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis C, ALS, Crohn's disease, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, and other debilitating conditions as determined by the qualifying patient's certifying physician.

A written certification from is required from the certifying physician. Forms or a process outline will be available after July 1st 2014.

A Massachusetts licensed Medical Doctor or Doctor of Osteopathy can write a marijuana certification for patients where a bona-fide physician/patient relationship has been established. Physicians must also be registered with the registry and have additional requirements to meet.

The cost for patient registration is $50.

Yes, but patients under the age of 18 must have two physician certifications and one of the physicians must be a board certified pediatrician or pediatric sub-specialist.

The possession limit is a 60 day supply which is considered 10 ounces of useable marijuana. However, only 2.5 ounces can be dispensed to a patient in a given 15 day time period.

Registration is mandatory in Massachusetts to benefit from the protections of the law.

Massachusetts currently has no reciprocity agreements with other states.

Massachusetts has a dispensary program and does not outline any limitations to designating a dispensary of choice.

There is no revocation process outlined, but cards are required to be renewed annually and patients are obligated to update the registry if they no longer meet the registry qualifications.

Qualified patients must renew their cards annual and be re-certified by a physician.

There is a $10 fee for replacement cards.

It is important to recognize that these state marijuana laws do not change the fact that using marijuana continues to be an offense under Federal law.

Patients can designated up to two caregivers. Caregivers must be at least 21 years old and apply with the registry as well.

A caregiver can cultivate marijuana if a patient has been granted a hardship cultivation registration.

There are no restrictions for caregivers from being able to also register as a qualifying patient outlined, please contact the registry for more information.

Massachusetts offers a dispensary program. Dispensaries must be registered corporations that are operated on a non-profit basis. Dispensaries are granted rights to cultivate and provide marijuana infused products. Patients can choose to visit any dispensary and dispensaries are limited to provide no more than 2.5 ounces in a 15 day period. Several rules and regulations apply to dispensary operations.

A limit is not outlined.

Only registered dispensaries and patients or their caregivers who have been granted a hardship cultivation license can cultivate marijuana.

Cultivation must occur at the designated single location in an enclosed and locked facility. Several rules and regulations apply to dispensary cultivation from handling to inventory and testing.