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How Do Out-of-State Medical Marijuana Card Holders Purchase Cannabis in Maine?
Laws regarding both medical and recreational cannabis are ever-changing and can be hard to keep up with at times. With our educational blogs here at CannaDirect, we do our best to properly educate our clients on all things cannabis. Maine is a beautiful state and donned “Vacationland” for a reason. People from all over the world come to visit our state and enjoy the popular views and spots. Cannabis is becoming more popular for recreational and medical use. Today, getting your medical ID has never been easier. You can now quickly and affordably get your Maine medical card online, or by simply searching “medical card near me”. We know in this state if you have your medical marijuana card, Maine cannabis is easy to access, with so many caregiver storefronts in the state with quality craft cannabis.
If you’re a medical cannabis cardholder from out of state and want to visit Maine, what do you do? Are you able to purchase cannabis in the state without any issues? There are probably a lot of questions you will have regarding buying medical cannabis in Maine, as an out-of-stater, and we’re here to answer them all!
Can Out-of-State Medical Marijuana Card Holders Purchase Maine Cannabis?
On June 6th, 2019, PL 2019, ch. 209 [LD 538], an Act to Ensure Access to Medical Cannabis for Visiting Qualifying Patients went into effect. Medical Marijuana patients visiting Maine from out-of-state are now no longer required to provide certification from a Maine medical provider to designate a specific caregiver or storefront for the patient to obtain medical marijuana. Since 2019, medical cannabis patients visiting Maine can now simply show their state-issued documentation such as a registry identification card, certificate or other document proving status as a medical cannabis patient. The Office of Marijuana Policy (OMP) contacted states that have legalized medical marijuana to see who would authorize their patients to purchase medical cannabis in other states like Maine. An out-of-state user is only allowed to use their medical cannabis card to purchase cannabis in Maine if their state allows it.
Do Out-of-State Users Have Limitations on What They Can Purchase?
Cannabis products may vary from state to state in terms of texture, concentration, and CBD minimum / THC maximum allowed in Maine cannabis and cannabis products under Maine’s Medical Use of Marijuana Program. Out-of-state users must comply with limitations their state has regarding the delivery, quantity, or type of marijuana they are allowed to purchase or possess. In Maine, qualifying patients can purchase a selection of up to 2.5 ounces of medical cannabis and cannabis products every 15 days while in the state.
What States Allow Their Residents to Purchase Medical Cannabis in Maine?
Below is a list of the following states that have confirmed with the Office of Marijuana Policy to allow their medical patients to purchase medical cannabis when visiting the state of Maine.
In alphabetical order; Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Washington, DC.
Visit Maine for a One of a Kind Medical Cannabis Experience!
In Maine, medical cannabis cultivators, users, patients, and enthusiasts all take their passion for cannabis very seriously. We welcome users from in and out of the state with open arms and look forward to sharing our quality cannabis and products with you. To learn more about the Office of Marijuana Policy and purchasing cannabis as an out-of-state resident, click here. Visit Maine today!
