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You’ll be able to register online with Leafwell and book an appointment with a friendly physician in Rhode Island. Our process is quick, easy, and HIPAA compliant.
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Speak with one of our licensed RI physicians about getting a medical cannabis certificate. You can speak to a doctor about your medical condition and qualify for a RI medical marijuana card online in minutes. The cost of the online consultation is $149, and you are only billed if approved.
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Once approved by a Leafwell physician, you can apply to the state.
You receive the hard copy of the certificate in the mail (typically takes 5-7 days). Then fill in all of your details on the state application form and send it off with your physician’s certification from Leafwell. The cost of the application is $50, payable to the state. Send your application to this address:
Rhode Island Center For Professional Licensing Room
105A – 3 Capitol Hill
Providence
RI 02908-5097
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You will receive your Rhode Island medical marijuana card in two to four weeks.
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More information about the Rhode Island Medical Marijuana Program can be found here.
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Adult-use cannabis is decriminalized, but it is still illegal and can bring penalties if caught in possession of the plant. Possession of small amounts of cannabis is considered an offense similar to a traffic violation. However, possession of larger amounts and cultivation without a valid medical marijuana identification card can bring more severe penalties.
The only way to legally consume cannabis in Rhode Island is to get certified and qualify for a medical marijuana card.
Residents in Rhode Island could use telemedicine to access certifying providers. However, this allowance has been rolled back and in-person consultations are now required.
Here’s a brief history of medical marijuana in Rhode Island state:
How to qualify
To apply for a Medical Marijuana Card in Rhode Island, you must be a legal resident of Rhode Island State.
You must be aged 18 or over to get a medical marijuana card for yourself in Rhode Island.
Those under the age of 18, or those who cannot access medical cannabis for themselves, must have a registered caregiver who applies on their behalf.
An application to the Rhode Island government must include a signed and dated certificate for medical marijuana from a registered practitioner. No prior relationship with a physician is required to qualify for medical marijuana in Rhode Island. However, doctors must be licensed to practice in Rhode Island before recommending cannabis for a patient in Rhode Island.
According to Rhode Island law, the following conditions may qualify you for a medical marijuana card:
Qualifying patients may grow up to 12 plants and 12 seedlings. All marijuana must be cultivated in one location, and the plants must be stored in an indoor facility and tagged with plant tag certificates purchased from the Department of Business Regulation.
This may seem surprisingly generous for a medical marijuana program. Still, it highlights that there are not many medical marijuana dispensaries in the state, and therefore the ability to cultivate is essential for many cardholders.
Two or more cardholders may cooperatively cultivate marijuana in residential or non-residential locations subject to the following restrictions:
Caregivers
Some patients may be eligible for an MMJ Card but unable to apply for one themselves. For example, should the patient be a minor under 18, or if the patient needs assistance accessing medical cannabis, a caregiver can be assigned to complete the process on their behalf. The caregiver must be listed on the patient’s application form and comply with the following conditions:
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Caregivers must be 21 years old or older.
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Must live in Rhode Island and submit a copy of one item that proves you live in the state. The item must include your name and current address. Examples of items you can use are Rhode Island driver’s license , State ID , correspondence from another state agency, current vehicle registration, car insurance bill, or voter’s registration.
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Must get a copy of a National Criminal Information Center (NCIC) background check from a local police department, the Office of the Attorney General, or by appointment with the Rhode Island State Police (401-222-1110) The background check must include fingerprints. The law enforcement agency will send the background check results directly to RIDOH. If you had a background check from the NCIC in the past two years, you can send a copy with your application. RIDOH will not review your application until RIDOH receives your background check results. Applicants can be disqualified for felony convictions, including, but not limited to, felony drug convictions.
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Must pay a $100 non-refundable caregiver application fee. The fee is $25 if you send proof with your application that you receive one of these benefits: Medicaid; Supplemental Security Income (SSI); Social Security Disability Income (SSDI); Veterans disability; Federal Railroad disability. You can get proof of your SSI or SSDI Benefit at www.ssa.gov.
The following states accept or recognize out-of-state medical marijuana cards:
Medical marijuana certificate on its own = $149 at Leafwell
State application fee = $50, or $25 for those in receipt of SNAP, Medicaid/Medicare or Veteran’s Disability.
Renewal fee = $149
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In Rhode Island, the following conditions may qualify you for a medical marijuana certificate and card:
There are four simple steps to seeing a Leafwell provider in Rhode Island:
You must be at least 18 years of age in order to apply for a Medical Marijuana Card in Rhode Island. Caregivers must be 21 years of age.
Yes, medical marijuana patients in Rhode Island can have a caregiver. A primary caregiver must be at least 21 years of age and a resident of Rhode Island. A primary caregiver can assist no more than five patients with their use of medical marijuana. Patients are limited to one caregiver.
To apply as a caregiver, follow this process:
Patients must indicate on their application whether they plan to grow medical marijuana plants for themselves. Patients who will grow marijuana and all primary caregivers must register their grow location with the Rhode Island Department of Health.
Everyone who grows marijuana, whether a patient or primary caregiver, must purchase plant tags from the Department of Business Regulation and is subject to their rules and regulations for tag use.
Rhode Island Center For Professional Licensing
Room 105A – 3 Capitol Hill
Providence, RI 02908-5097