With Illinois recently expanding its Medical Cannabis benefits, there hasn’t been a better time to get a card. Along with less taxes, the ability to home grow up to 5 plants, and higher possession limits, having a Medical Cannabis card can even help when traveling to other states with Medical Cannabis Reciprocity. While not all states will recognize an out of state Medical card to be able to purchase in their state, there are a handful that do but each have some stipulations to be able to make that purchase. Illinois currently does not have reciprocity but some states close by will happily take an Illinois (and other states) card. Below breaks down state by state Medical Cannabis Reciprocity:
Arkansas
Temporary visitor card required before purchasing. Temporary cards are valid for 90 days. Inquire with state before visiting. Some work to be able to purchase.
Delaware
Allows qualifying patients to possess and purchase medical cannabis with a valid medical card and ID. If you got your med card from any state, you’re good to purchase on the medical side.
Hawaii
Requires visitors to register online before purchasing from dispensaries. Registration is valid for a limited time. Register before visiting.
Louisiana
Visiting patients may purchase medical cannabis if their physician recommendation meets state requirements. Based off physicians, lots of work for a med patient to purchase.
Maine
Recognizes valid medical cannabis cards from most other states. Allows purchases at licensed dispensaries. If you got your med card from any state, you’re good to purchase on the medical side.
Michigan
Recognizes medical cannabis cards from other states. Patients can purchase from medical dispensaries. Must be a medical dispensary but most recreational dispensaries will give discounts to medical patients.
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Nevada
Accepts valid medical cannabis cards issued by another state. Patients can purchase from licensed dispensaries. If you got your med card from any state, you’re good to purchase on the medical side.
New Hampshire
Allows possession for qualifying medical cannabis patients but has restrictions on purchases. Restrictions may vary per dispensary, call or message beforehand.
New Jersey
Patients must register with the state’s medical cannabis program before making purchases. Register before visiting.
New Mexico
Offers reciprocity through a temporary patient program. Registration is required before purchasing. Fairly easy but register before visiting.
Oklahoma
Requires visitors to apply for a temporary medical card. Temporary licenses are generally valid for 30 days. Fairly easy but definite work required.
Rhode Island
Recognizes many medical cannabis cards issued by other states. Allows purchases from licensed compassion centers. If you got your med card from any state, you’re good to purchase on the medical side.
Utah
Patients can register for a temporary medical cannabis card. Lots of work for a med patient.
Washington, D.C.
Recognizes medical cannabis cards from many states and allows purchases from participating dispensaries. If you got your med card from any state, you’re good to purchase on the medical side.
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