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How to get a medical card in Oregon.

  1. 1

    Register Online with Leafwell

    Create an account online, then you can speak to a doctor and qualify for an Oregon medical marijuana card. You are only billed if approved.

  2. 2

    Discuss Medical Marijuana with your Doctor

    Attend your appointment and discuss with your physician why you would like an MMJ Card

    The doctor will review any medical records you’ve submitted and ask you questions based on your medical history. They will provide you with advice and guidance on whether medical marijuana is a good choice for you. They will either approve you or request further information during this call.

  3. 3

    Receive your Certificate from Leafwell

    The Attending Provider’s Statement confirms that your doctor recommends you become a cannabis patient under the state’s current laws and this certificate is required to apply for your MMJ Card. It will be emailed to you after the appointment.

  4. 4

    Apply for a Card with the State of Oregon

    After your appointment, you’ll receive the next steps to help guide you through the state process. Once approved, the state will mail you your card (please note that the card is not sent by Leafwell). The card is valid for 1 year.

Benefits of Getting a Oregon Medical Card

You don’t have to have an MMJ card to legally buy cannabis in Oregon, but there are multiple reasons to become a cardholder, including:

  • Greater possession
  • Greater growing limits
  • Less tax to pay on products

Medical card holders pay 0% sales tax and can possess up to 24 ounces of medical cannabis products.

About Medical Marijuana in Oregon

1973 – Oregon becomes the first state in the US to decriminalize cannabis.
Throughout the 1980s and 1990s – there was essentially a long legal tussle between re-criminalizing and further decriminalization of cannabis.
1994 – Chris Iverson opens up the first Cannabis Buyers’ Club.
1998 – Oregon Ballot Measure 67 legalizes medical marijuana in Oregon.
2000 – The U.S. District Court suggests that physicians who are recommending cannabis in good faith should not have to face fears of sanction by the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA).
2014 – Oregon approves Measure 91, legalizing non-medical use and cultivation (i.e. recreational) cannabis.


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How to qualify

Anyone aged 18 or over can apply for a medical marijuana card for themselves. Those aged under 18 will need a caregiver who is their legal guardian. The caregiver must be 18 years of age or older.

Patients must be a citizen of the United States. If you do not have an Oregon I.D. an out of state I.D., passport, or other photo I.D. with proof of residency such as a bank statement, utility bill, etc is acceptable. You must be an Oregon resident.

  1. Information for caregivers
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    A caregiver growing for a specific patient:

    • Must be 21 years of age or older.
    • Cannot have been convicted of a felony in connection with a Schedule I or Schedule II substance within the previous two years or more than once.
    • Cannot be growing for more than 8 patients at a time.
    • Cannot grow more than 6 mature plants per patient.
    • Plant Limits Chart

Medical Conditions

In Oregon, the following conditions may qualify you for a medical marijuana recommendation:

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Possession and Growing

Medical marijuana patients may possess up to 24 ounces of usable cannabis. Recreational cannabis users can carry a maximum of 1 ounce on their person, and 8 ounces in their homes. That is a huge difference and many people choose to get a medical card because it offers so much!

Qualifying patients may grow up to 16 plants, 6 mature and 10 seedlings per residence. Non-medical users can grow up to 4 plants per residence.

Do not take your cannabis over state lines. Keep your cannabis in Oregon. If you are moving around the state of Oregon with cannabis, keep it to reasonable amounts.


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Caregivers

Medical Marijuana patients in Oregon can have a caregiver.

Caregivers are those who have been nominated to provide qualifying patients access to medical cannabis, in particular minors and those who are unable to go to a dispensary or grow cannabis on their own.

The designated primary caregiver is the person that has significant responsibility for managing the well-being of a person who has been diagnosed with a debilitating medical condition.

Primary caregiver does not include the patient’s physician. Here's some more important information for caregivers:

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    Medical cannabis caregivers must be at least 21 years of age.

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    A patient may only have one primary caregiver.

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    The caregiver can be added as part of the application process.

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    There is no additional fee.

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Reciprocity

Oregon does not recognize other states’ medical marijuana cards, certificates or recommendations. You must be aged 21 or over in order to purchase recreational cannabis in Oregon.

A valid Oregon medical marijuana card may, however, be recognized by other states with medical marijuana reciprocity allowances in their programs. This reciprocity is one key benefit for medical marijuana users. Unlike recreational cannabis users, medical marijuana users with a medical marijuana card can travel to the states listed above and purchase the medical marijuana they require while they are out of state.

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Frequently asked questions in Oregon

How much does a Oregon Medical Marijuana certificate and card cost?

Medical marijuana certificate letter on its own = $149 at Leafwell

State application fee = $200. For those in receipt of food stamps or Oregon Health Plan cards, the fee is reduced to $60. For persons receiving SSI or having served in the armed forces, the fee is reduced to $20.

Renewal fee = $149

What medical conditions qualify for a Medical Marijuana Card in Oregon?

In Oregon, the following conditions may qualify you for a medical marijuana certificate and card:

  • AIDS/HIV
  • Cachexia
  • Cancer
  • Degenerative or pervasive neurological condition
  • Glaucoma
  • Persistent muscle spasms including multiple sclerosis (MS)
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Seizures including epilepsy
  • Severe nausea
  • Severe pain
How does the online evaluation process work for getting a Medical Marijuana certificate in Oregon?

There are three simple steps to seeing a Leafwell provider in Oregon to obtain your medical marijuana card:

  1. Register with Leafwell and speak to an Oregon physician
  2. Get approved and download your Attending Physician Statement immediately
  3. Apply to the state, pay and receive your card in the mail once approved
How old do I have to be to apply for a Medical Marijuana Card in Oregon?

You must be at least 18 years of age in order to apply for a Medical Marijuana Card in Oregon. Caregivers must also be 18 years of age.

Minors under 18 can apply with their legal guardian as their caregiver

Can I be/have a caregiver for a medical marijuana patient in Oregon?

Yes, medical marijuana patients in Oregon can have a caregiver. To apply as a caregiver, follow this process:

  1. Patient fills out the application form.
  2. Caregiver completes the caregiver part of the Application Form
  3. Upload caregiver ID and pay

Caregivers are those who have been nominated to provide qualifying patients access to medical cannabis, in particular minors and those who are unable to go to a dispensary or grow cannabis on their own. The designated primary caregiver is the person that has significant responsibility for managing the well-being of a person who has been diagnosed with a debilitating medical condition. Primary caregiver does not include the patient’s physician. A patient may only have one primary caregiver.

How do I apply for the state program in Oregon?

Here’s how to complete the state application process once you have your Attending Physician Statement from Leafwell. You must do this within 90 days of your appointment with Leafwell.

Note, there is a walkthrough with images here

  1. Create a new account on the Oregon Medical Marijuana Online System – https://ommpsystem.oregon.gov
    1. You will need to confirm your email address
  2. Click Register as a Patient
  3. Click New Patient
  4. Submit all the information as required and click Next
  5. Verify that the address is correct (they will mail you the physical card) and click Yes or No to correct the address
  6. You can designate a caregiver at this time if you wish
    1. If you need a caregiver, provide their details at this time
  7. You can designate a grower at this time too
    1. Growers must be 21 years or older
    2. You must provide the address
  8. Submit your physician’s information – this will all be found on the Attending Physician Statement emailed to you after your appointment with Leafwell
  9. You then choose which fee you will pay
    1. There is the option to upload documents which allow you to pay reduced fees if applicable.
  10. Upload the documents as required. These documents may be:
    1. Government issued ID
    2. Your Attending Physician Statement (dated within 90 days)
    3. Caregiver government issued ID (if applicable)
    4. Grower’s government issued ID (if applicable)
    5. Proof of grow site zoning (if applicable)
    6. Documents which prove eligibility to lower fees (if applicable)
  11. Complete this application by ticking the Electronic Signature and Certification boxes and typing your name into the box.
  12. Before submitting, review all information entered to check it is correct.
  13. Pay the fee
  14. You will receive an email once the payment has been received and processed
    1. You can print out a 30 day receipt which permits access to a dispensary for 30 days.