Qualifying Conditions to Get a Maine Medical Marijuana Card

Recreational cannabis is legal in Maine, but an operating medicinal program still exists. Medical patients receive the added benefits of no excise taxes, the ability to cultivate additional cannabis plants, and access to a network of caregivers. 

To qualify for a medical card and the benefits it provides, patients must meet certain state specified qualifications and have a qualifying condition. Keep scrolling for the complete list of qualifying conditions and other patient requirements to obtain a medical marijuana card in Maine.

Qualifying Conditions for a Maine Medical Marijuana Card

Below is a list of conditions Maine’s physicians have recommended medical cannabis for. Unlike other states, Maine has no definitive list. Instead, it is at the discretion of the evaluating physician to decide if a patient would benefit from medicinal cannabis treatments. 

  • Alzheimer’s disease
  • Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
  • Cachexia or wasting syndrome
  • Cancer
  • Chronic pain
  • Chron’s disease
  • Epilepsy
  • Glaucoma
  • Hepatitis C
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Huntington’s disease
  • Inflammatory bowel disease (IBS)
  • Multiple sclerosis (MS)
  • Nausea
  • Nail-patella syndrome
  • Parkinson’s disease
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
  • *Any other condition the qualifying physician believes may benefit from medical cannabis
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Patient Qualifications for Medical Marijuana in Maine

To qualify for a medical cannabis card in Maine, you must be a resident of Maine. Potential patients must be at least 18, and anyone under age must have permission from a parental/guardian who will also act as their caregiver. Those wishing to cultivate cannabis plants must be at least 21.

Learn more about Maine's cannabis laws and regulations.

You Meet the Requirements to Qualify for a Maine Medical Card… Now What?

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If the age and residency requirements are met, the patient must see a licensed physician who will determine their eligibility for medical cannabis. The doctor will then submit the recommendation to the Maine medical marijuana program for further approval and provide the patient with their MMJ card if approved.

Visit NuggMD Maine to meet with a doctor for a medical cannabis evaluation today. 

What Medical Forms Do You Need When Meeting with a Physician in Maine?

Since the state does not require patients to apply directly, leaving that responsibility to the physician, patients will only need their state-administered ID or Driver's License. Patients may also want to bring appropriate medical documents to their medical evaluation. If approved, the physician will provide the patient with their MMJ card.

Explore more of the most common Maine patient FAQs.

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Whether you’re a cannabis connoisseur or thinking of becoming a first-time medical marijuana patient, our network of doctors will listen to your needs and give you an honest opinion about whether they think cannabis can help.

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