Medical program laws in the states we serve

Legal since 2015 (Texas Compassionate Use Act)

Possession limits

Low-THC cannabis products only, dispensed as prescribed by your physician.

Home cultivation

Not permitted.

Reciprocity

Not recognized — out-of-state cards are not valid in Texas.

Good to know

There is no patient registration fee. Your prescribing physician enters your prescription directly into CURT after approval, and you purchase from a licensed dispensing organization.

Legal since 2015 (Haleigh's Hope Act)

Possession limits

Up to 20 fluid ounces of low THC oil containing no more than 5% THC.

Home cultivation

Not permitted.

Reciprocity

Not recognized.

Good to know

After physician certification you register with the state and pay a $33.75 registry fee ($30 plus a $3.75 online processing fee). Smokable flower and edibles are not part of the program.

Legal since 2016 (Act 16)

Possession limits

Up to a 90-day supply as determined by your practitioner.

Home cultivation

Not permitted.

Reciprocity

Not recognized.

Good to know

Register online, pay the $50 state fee, and your physical card arrives by mail in 7 to 14 days. Flower, tinctures, concentrates, and pills are all available at licensed dispensaries.

Legal since 2017 (Medical Cannabis Act)

Possession limits

Up to a 30-day supply per dispensary visit.

Home cultivation

Not permitted.

Reciprocity

Not recognized.

Good to know

Applicants must supply a full Social Security number for the state ID card application. The state identification card fee is $50, paid to the Office of Medical Cannabis after approval.

Legal since 2014 medical, 2021 adult use (MRTA)

Possession limits

Certified patients may possess up to a 60-day supply; adults 21+ may possess up to 3 ounces of flower.

Home cultivation

Registered patients may grow up to 6 plants (3 mature, 3 immature) at home.

Reciprocity

Out-of-state patients may purchase at adult-use retailers if 21 or older.

Good to know

New York waived the patient registration fee, so certification is the only cost. A medical card still means lower taxes, higher possession limits, and access to medical-only dispensaries.

Legal since 2018 medical (Amendment 2), 2022 adult use (Amendment 3)

Possession limits

Patients may purchase up to 6 ounces of dried flower per 30-day period.

Home cultivation

Patients with a cultivation endorsement may grow up to 6 flowering plants, 6 non-flowering, and 6 clones.

Reciprocity

Out-of-state medical cards are accepted for purchase at licensed facilities.

Good to know

A full Social Security number is required for the state application. You submit your physician certification and the state fee digitally through the DHSS portal.

Legal since 2014 medical, 2023 adult use

Possession limits

Patients may possess a 90-day supply; adults 21+ may possess up to 2 ounces in public.

Home cultivation

Adults 21+ may grow up to 8 plants (4 mature) per residence.

Reciprocity

Not formally recognized for medical purchases.

Good to know

Minnesota now allows smokable flower in the medical program. The annual registry fee is $40, with reductions available for patients on public assistance.

Legal since 2016 medical (HB 523), 2023 adult use (Issue 2)

Possession limits

Patients may purchase up to a 90-day supply as recommended by their physician.

Home cultivation

Adults 21+ may grow up to 6 plants (12 per household).

Reciprocity

Not recognized for medical purchases.

Good to know

Medical patients keep advantages over adult-use buyers: lower taxes, higher purchase limits, and no age-21 requirement. Registration is renewed annually.

Legal since 2018 (State Question 788)

Possession limits

Up to 3 ounces on your person, 8 ounces at home, 1 ounce of concentrate, and 72 ounces of edibles.

Home cultivation

Patients may grow 6 mature plants and 6 seedlings.

Reciprocity

Temporary licenses are available to visiting out-of-state patients.

Good to know

Oklahoma has one of the broadest programs in the country — physicians may recommend cannabis for any condition they judge appropriate. Licenses are valid for two years.