States with Legalized Medical Marijuana in 2022?

Now that the stigma surrounding cannabis is lifting, more and more people realize that medical marijuana can help enhance the quality of their lives. Most US states have initiated MMJ programs, but each has different qualifying conditions, possession limits, and home-grow regulations.

This article will cover the basics for each state with legalized medical marijuana in 2022.

How to Get a Medical Marijuana Card in the US

In most states, getting a medical marijuana card involves:

The association, My Marijuana Cards, can help you discover how to get a medical marijuana card in your state and find a doctor who can recommend medical cannabis.

US States with Medical Marijuana Programs

Alaska

Alaska legalized medical marijuana on November 4, 2014, and initiated its program in 2016.

Arizona

The Arizona state government passed Proposition 203 in 2010, legalizing medical marijuana. Arizona opened its recreational market in January 2022.

Arkansas

Arkansas residents voted in favor of medical marijuana in 2016, and the law was amended in 2017.

California

The first state to legalize medical marijuana, California has given patients access to cannabis products since 1996. 

Colorado

Colorado initiated its MMJ program in 2000 and was one of the first states to legalize recreational marijuana in 2012.

Connecticut

In 2012, Connecticut became the 17th state to legalize medical marijuana.

• Conditions: A wide range of chronic conditions

• Limit: 3.5 ounces/month

• Home grow: 3 mature and 3 immature plants

Delaware

Delaware’s SB17 legalized medical marijuana in 2011.

• Conditions: Cancer, AIDS, PTSD, cirrhosis; ALS, Alzheimer’s, cachexia, chronic pain, and severe nausea, seizures, or muscle spasms.

• Limit: 6 ounces

• Home grow: No

Florida

Florida’s MMJ Legalization Initiative was passed in 2016.

Hawaii

Hawaii started its medical cannabis program in late 2000. In 2022, the state stopped requiring doctors’ approvals for patients over 65.

• Conditions: Cachexia, cancer; Chrohn’s, chronic pain, seizures, glaucoma; HIV/AIDS, MS multiple sclerosis, nausea, and other conditions subject to state approval.

• Limit: 4 ounces

• Home grow: 10 plants

Illinois

Illinois initiated its MMJ Program in 2013 and became a legal recreational cannabis state in 2020.

Louisiana

Louisiana started its limited medical cannabis program after legislation was passed in 2017.

• Conditions: Cachexia, cancer; Crohn’s disease, epilepsy; HIV/AIDS, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, seizure disorders, spasticity.

• Limit: 30-day supply of non-smokable products

• Home grow: No

Maine

Maine’s citizens have had access to medical cannabis since 1999.

• Conditions: Seizures, glaucoma, MS, nausea, HIV/AIDS, cancer, hepatitis C, ALS, Crohn’s, Alzheimer’s, Cachexia, and other illnesses approved by the state

• Limit: 2.5 ounces

• Home grow: 6 plants

Maryland

Eligible patients gained access to Maryland’s MMJ program in 2013.

Massachusetts

Massachusetts implemented its medical marijuana program in 2013.

• Conditions: As determined by the patient’s physician 

• Limit: 10 ounces every two months

• Home grow: 12 flowering, 12 vegetative

Michigan

Michigan’s MMJ program started in 2008, and recreational cannabis sales began in 2018.

• Conditions: Cancer, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis C, glaucoma, ALS, Crohn’s, epilepsy, MS, Alzheimer’s, nail-patella, cachexia, and severe pain, nausea, seizures, or muscle spasms

• Limit: 2.5 ounces

• Home grow: 12 plants

Minnesota

Minnesota voters passed a bill legalizing MMJ in 2014.

• Conditions: ALS, cancer/cachexia, AIDS, glaucoma, seizures; severe and persistent muscle spasms, autism, sleep apnea, and terminal illness

• Limit: 30-day supply; no smokables

• Home grow: No

Mississippi

Mississippi began accepting applications for its MMJ program in 2022.

Missouri

Missouri voters passed medical marijuana legislation in 2018. 

Montana

Montana’s MMJ program began in 2008.

• Conditions: Cachexia, chronic pain or nausea, epilepsy, MS, Crohn’s

• Limit: one ounce

• Home grow: 6 plants

Nevada

Nevada approved MMJ in 2000 and became a legal recreational state in 2017.

• Conditions: HIV/AIDS, cancer; MS, epilepsy, glaucoma; cachexia; chronic nausea or pain, and other conditions approved by the state

• Limit: one ounce

• Home grow: 7 plants

New Hampshire

New Hampshire launched its Therapeutic Cannabis Program in 2013.

New Jersey

New Jersey started taking applications for its MMJ program in 2011, and recreational sales are coming soon.

New Mexico

In 2007, New Mexico’s residents gained access to medical cannabis.

• Conditions: Arthritis, chronic pain, neuropathy, nausea, cachexia, hepatitis, Crohn’s, PTSD, ALS, cancer; glaucoma, MS, spinal cord damage, epilepsy, HIV/AIDS, terminal illness

• Limit: 6 ounces

• Home grow: 16 total, 4 mature

New York

New York legalized medical marijuana in 2014 and became a legal recreational cannabis state in 2021.

North Dakota

North Dakota passed its Compassionate Care Act in 2016.

Ohio

Ohio’s MMJ program has operated since 2018.

Oklahoma

Oklahoma launched its medical cannabis program in 2018.

Oregon

Oregon followed California in initiating a medical marijuana program in 1998. The state became recreational in 2014.

• Conditions: Depending upon state approval.

• Limit: 24 ounces

• Home grow: 6 mature, 18 seedlings

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania legalized MMJ in April of 2016.

Rhode Island

Rhode Island residents could apply for MMJ cards starting in 2006.

• Conditions: Epilepsy, MS, cancer, wasting syndrome, Crohn’s, Alzheimer’s, chronic pain

• Limit: 2.5 ounces

• Home grow: 12 plants

Utah

Utah initiated its MMJ program in 2018.

• Conditions: A wide range of diseases and conditions

• Limit: 2 ounces

• Home grow: 6 plants for people more than 100 miles away from a dispensary

Vermont

Residents of Vermont started applying for its MMJ program in 2004.

• Conditions: HIV/AIDS, cancer; MS, glaucoma; multiple sclerosis, cachexia, chronic pain, PTSD, nausea, seizures, Crohn’s disease, Parkinson’s

• Limit: 2 ounces

• Home grow: 2 mature, 7 immature

Washington

In 1998, Measure 692 legalized MMJ in Washington state.

Washington, DC

After an initial ban by city officials, residents of the nation’s capital gained access to medical marijuana in 2010.

West Virginia

Registration for West Virginia’s MMJ program began in 2021.

• Conditions: Terminal illness, cancer, ALS, PTSD, HIV/AIDS; ALS; Parkinson’s, MS, spinal cord damage, epilepsy, neuropathy, Huntington’s, Crohn’s, seizures, sickle cell anemia, or chronic pain in certain cases

• Limit: 30 day supply

• Home grow: No

Virginia

Virginians gained legal access to medical cannabis in 2020.

 

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