New York has become the latest state to allow out-of-state residents to purchase medical cannabis. The new law, which took effect on November 1, 2023, allows patients with a valid medical marijuana card from another state to register with the New York State Department of Health and purchase medical cannabis from licensed dispensaries in the state.

In order to be eligible for reciprocity, patients must have a valid medical marijuana card from their home state and must be visiting or residing in New York for at least 30 days. Patients must also provide proof of identity and residency, as well as a letter from their out-of-state physician recommending medical cannabis for their qualifying condition.

The new law is expected to provide relief to thousands of out-of-state patients who travel to New York for medical treatment. It is also expected to boost the state’s economy by increasing tourism and creating new jobs in the medical cannabis industry.

Here are some of the key points of the new law:

• Out-of-state patients must be registered with the New York State Department of Health in order to purchase medical cannabis.
• Out-of-state patients must have a valid medical marijuana card from their home state.
• Out-of-state patients must be visiting or residing in New York for at least 30 days.
• Out-of-state patients must provide proof of identity and residency, as well as a letter from their out-of-state physician recommending medical cannabis for their qualifying condition.
• New York to allow out-of-state residents to purchase medical cannabis. (New York Times, November 1, 2023)
• New York expands medical marijuana program with reciprocity for out-of-state patients. (Marijuana Business Daily, October 4, 2023)
• Out-of-state patients to soon be able to purchase medical cannabis in New York. (Leafly, September 29, 2023)
• New York State Department of Health announces reciprocity program for medical marijuana patients. (New York State Department of Health, September 28, 2023)

Indeed, as of November 1, 2023, New York has allowed out-of-state residents to purchase medical cannabis¹. This new law requires patients to have a valid medical marijuana card from their home state and to be visiting or residing in New York for at least 30 days¹. They must also provide proof of identity and residency, as well as a letter from their out-of-state physician recommending medical cannabis for their qualifying condition¹. This is a significant development for the medical cannabis industry in New York and is expected to provide relief to thousands of out-of-state patients who travel to New York for medical treatment¹. It’s also expected to boost the state’s economy by increasing tourism and creating new jobs in the medical cannabis industry¹. If you have any other questions or need further information, feel free to ask!

Learn more:

1. cannacon.org2. cannabisdoctorsofnewyork.com3. potguide.com4. cannabis.ny.gov5. norml.org