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Medical marijuana in Maine
Medical & adult-use · updated 2026-05
Maine has no list of qualifying conditions — a licensed provider decides whether cannabis may help. The provider's written certification is enough to buy at a medical dispensary; a state registry card is optional. Adult use is also legal at 21+.
No mandatory state fee; an optional state registry ID card is about $20 — you pay the provider's certification fee
Card validity
Certification valid one year; renew with your provider
Purchase limit
Set by your provider; medical limits and product access exceed adult-use
Legal forms
Flower, vapes, edibles, tinctures, concentrates and topicals from licensed caregivers and dispensaries
Residency
Maine resident, 18+ for adults; the state also recognizes out-of-state medical patients
How to get your card
Book a visit with a Maine-licensed provider in good standing (telehealth allowed).
If appropriate, they issue a written certification through the state portal.
The written certification alone lets you purchase — a state registry card is optional ($20).
Shop at any licensed Maine medical dispensary.
Qualifying conditions (0)
Maine patients may qualify with any of the following. A state-approved physician makes the final call during your evaluation.
No fixed list — a licensed provider may certify any condition they judge cannabis may benefit (provider discretion)
This is general information, not medical or legal advice, and program rules change. Confirm current details with the Maine Department of Health or a licensed physician before acting.