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Compare medical purchase, possession and visitor application rules across all 50 states and Washington, DC.
An out-of-state medical card does not automatically allow you to buy or possess cannabis. A state may allow adult-use purchases, but those have their own age and purchase rules. Check the state's sources and conditions before you travel.
Crossing state lines: A card recognized at your destination does not authorize interstate cannabis transport.
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| State and card access | Medical purchase | Possession and application | Ordinary adult use and conditions | Sources and notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AlabamaCard not recognized | An out-of-state card does not permit medical dispensary purchases; Alabama registration is required. | Possession: No visitor protection based on a foreign card was verified. Application: The patient registry requires Alabama residency. |
Ordinary adult use: No adult-use retail route. Conditions: Alabama's medical dispensaries serve registered Alabama patients and caregivers. |
Sources checked: 2026-10-23 amcc.alabama.gov (1) What to check: State patient page; no visitor pathway stated. Existing same-day guide also reviewed. |
| AlaskaCard not recognized | A foreign medical card does not provide an Alaska medical purchasing privilege; adults 21 or older may use licensed adult-use retailers. | Possession: An out-of-state medical card is not an Alaska registry card; adult possession rules apply to eligible adults. Application: Alaska's medical registry is available to Alaska residents. |
Ordinary adult use: Licensed adult-use sales are available to adults 21 or older. Conditions: Medical registry status is separate from ordinary adult retail access. |
Sources checked: 2026-10-23 health.alaska.gov (1), commerce.alaska.gov (2) What to check: DOH states the registry card is residents-only and valid only in Alaska; adult-use route is separate. |
| ArizonaPossession only | A visiting patient's foreign card does not authorize purchases at Arizona nonprofit medical dispensaries; adults 21 or older may buy adult-use cannabis. | Possession: Arizona recognizes a qualifying visiting patient's valid foreign medical card for possession and use under its medical statute. Application: No temporary medical visitor application was identified. |
Ordinary adult use: Adults 21 or older may buy from licensed adult-use establishments. Conditions: Medical recognition expressly excludes obtaining cannabis from a nonprofit medical dispensary. |
Sources checked: 2026-10-23 azleg.gov (1), azleg.gov (2) What to check: Statutory visiting-patient exclusion; adult route is a separate legal category. |
| ArkansasApply or register first | An approved Arkansas visiting-patient registration permits purchases at licensed medical dispensaries. | Possession: The Arkansas visiting card provides in-state medical protection within program limits; a foreign card alone is insufficient for checkout. Application: Apply to the health department with a valid home-state medical credential and an Arkansas-qualifying condition; wait for approval. |
Ordinary adult use: No adult-use retail route. Conditions: The health department says approval may take up to 14 days and lasts 90 days per application. |
Sources checked: 2026-10-23 healthy.arkansas.gov (1) What to check: Current department FAQ expressly describes visiting registration and purchase period. |
| CaliforniaCard not recognized | A foreign medical card is not established as a California medical purchasing credential; adults 21 or older may buy adult-use cannabis. | Possession: Eligible adults may possess cannabis under adult-use limits; no separate visitor medical protection was verified. Application: California medical access depends on a California physician recommendation; the state identification card is optional for eligible patients. |
Ordinary adult use: Licensed adult-use retailers serve adults 21 or older. Conditions: A visitor should use the adult channel unless they independently meet California medical requirements. |
Sources checked: 2026-10-23 cannabis.ca.gov (1), cdph.ca.gov (2) What to check: State consumer and medical ID guidance; foreign-card medical acceptance not established. |
| ColoradoCard not recognized | An out-of-state medical card does not establish Colorado medical registry access; adults 21 or older may buy from recreational retailers. | Possession: Adult visitors 21 or older follow adult-use possession rules, not Colorado patient privileges. Application: Colorado medical registry requires qualifying Colorado residency. |
Ordinary adult use: Licensed adult-use sales are available to adults 21 or older. Conditions: Medical and recreational channels have different limits and taxes. |
Sources checked: 2026-10-23 cdphe.colorado.gov (1), content.leg.colorado.gov (2) What to check: Registry eligibility and adult-use handbook; no foreign-card medical retail access verified. |
| ConnecticutDirect medical purchase | Qualifying registered out-of-state patients may buy medical cannabis at a licensed hybrid retailer or dispensary after completing its verification form. | Possession: The visitor pathway covers in-state medical purchases and does not permit cross-border transport. Application: No Connecticut patient card is issued; complete the required retailer form before each purchase. |
Ordinary adult use: Adults 21 or older may separately buy adult-use cannabis. Conditions: Present valid out-of-state medical credentials and government photo ID; sales began October 1, 2026. |
Sources checked: 2026-10-23 portal.ct.gov (1), portal.ct.gov (2) What to check: Current DCP visitor page opened through primary-source search; per-purchase form is a retailer verification, not a state visitor-card application. |
| DelawareApply or register first | A visitor may purchase medical cannabis after receiving Delaware's out-of-state medical marijuana ID card. | Possession: The visiting card supports in-state medical access; a foreign card alone does not complete Delaware's process. Application: Submit Delaware's visiting-patient application with state-issued ID and medical card. |
Ordinary adult use: Adults 21 or older may use licensed adult-use dispensaries. Conditions: The regulator describes a distinct visiting application and Delaware ID credential. |
Sources checked: 2026-10-23 omc.delaware.gov (1), omc.delaware.gov (2) What to check: Regulator update gives active visiting application and says HB285 allows out-of-state patients to purchase. |
| District of ColumbiaDirect medical purchase | A patient 21 or older from a DC-recognized jurisdiction may buy from a licensed medical retailer with patient proof and photo ID. | Possession: DC medical benefits apply to recognized visiting patients or those holding a temporary DC registration. Application: Other eligible domestic or international visitors can apply for a temporary digital patient registration. |
Ordinary adult use: No licensed adult-use retail sales; an uncompensated adult transfer rule is separate. Conditions: Check ABCA's current recognition list. Virginia patients need a practitioner written certification plus ID; the temporary credential can be used on receipt. |
Sources checked: 2026-10-23 abca.dc.gov (1) What to check: Current ABCA reciprocity page directly distinguishes recognized program cards from the temporary visitor registration. |
| FloridaCard not recognized | Out-of-state medical cards cannot be used at Florida medical marijuana treatment centers. | Possession: A foreign card does not establish Florida medical possession protection. Application: Florida registry eligibility requires permanent or seasonal Florida residency and a Florida physician certification. |
Ordinary adult use: No adult-use retail route. Conditions: Seasonal-resident eligibility is not general visitor reciprocity. |
Sources checked: 2026-10-23 knowthefactsmmj.com (1), leg.state.fl.us (2) What to check: Patient and statute sources require Florida registry status and residency; same-day guide checked. |
| GeorgiaPossession only | An out-of-state medical card does not qualify a visitor for dispensing at a Georgia licensed dispensary or independent pharmacy. Georgia's dispensing rule limits those sales to Georgia-registered patients or caregivers. | Possession: Georgia conditionally recognizes a valid out-of-state card for a visit shorter than 45 days if the issuing state allows the same medical-cannabis possession as Georgia law. The product must meet Georgia's medical-product and labeled-container requirements. Application: No temporary visitor-card application was found. Georgia patient registration requires proof of Georgia residency. |
Ordinary adult use: No adult-use retail route. Conditions: The current medical possession ceiling is products totaling no more than 12,000 mg THC. The statute uses the verb 'purchase' in its visitor-related possession exception, but its separate dispensing rule and the commission's current FAQ do not authorize licensed sales to foreign-card-only visitors. |
Sources checked: 2026-10-23 gov.georgia.gov (1), gmcc.ga.gov (2), dph.georgia.gov (3) What to check: Directly opened signed 2026 SB220/Act 712: OCGA 16-12-191(a)(1)(B) conditionally recognizes foreign cards, but OCGA 16-12-200(16) defines registered patient by Georgia DPH authorization under 31-2A-18 and OCGA 16-12-230(a) limits dispensing to registered patients/caregivers. Directly opened current GMCC FAQ: products may only be purchased by registered patients at licensed dispensaries or pharmacies; it describes foreign-card recognition as conditional and says no general reciprocity. DPH page requires proof of Georgia residency for Georgia registration. Classification concerns available licensed visitor purchase, not every possible reading of the criminal-law purchase exemption. |
| HawaiiApply or register first | A visitor may buy at licensed medical dispensaries after Hawaii approves a temporary 329 registration. | Possession: Hawaii's approved 329 visitor card supplies in-state medical status; a home-state card alone is insufficient at checkout. Application: Apply online with a qualifying home-state medical card and ID issued by the same jurisdiction. |
Ordinary adult use: No adult-use retail route. Conditions: Home-state condition must qualify under Hawaii law; the state describes a maximum 60-day registration. |
Sources checked: 2026-10-23 health.hawaii.gov (1) What to check: Current DOH out-of-state patient page directly confirms application, conditions and dispensary credential. |
| IdahoCard not recognized | No licensed medical or adult-use cannabis dispensary route exists. | Possession: An out-of-state medical card does not authorize marijuana possession in Idaho. Application: No Idaho medical marijuana patient registry. |
Ordinary adult use: No adult-use retail route. Conditions: Hemp and approved medicines are separate product categories. |
Sources checked: 2026-10-23 odp.idaho.gov (1) What to check: State drug-policy page and same-day guide establish no marijuana program. |
| IllinoisCard not recognized | A foreign medical card does not establish Illinois medical dispensary access; adults 21 or older may buy from adult-use retailers. | Possession: Nonresident adults are subject to Illinois's smaller adult-use possession limits; no foreign-card patient privilege was verified. Application: The Illinois medical patient program is for qualifying Illinois residents. |
Ordinary adult use: Licensed adult-use sales are available to adults 21 or older. Conditions: Medical and adult-use retail paths remain distinct. |
Sources checked: 2026-10-23 dph.illinois.gov (1), cannabis.illinois.gov (2), dph.illinois.gov (3) What to check: Current IDPH reciprocity page explicitly says Illinois does not accept out-of-state medical cards; current CROO FAQ confirms nonresident adult limits. |
| IndianaCard not recognized | No licensed medical or adult-use marijuana dispensary route exists. | Possession: An out-of-state medical card does not create an Indiana marijuana possession exception. Application: No Indiana medical marijuana patient registration pathway. |
Ordinary adult use: No adult-use retail route. Conditions: Hemp product rules are separate from marijuana rules. |
Sources checked: 2026-10-23 alcohol.indiana.edu (1) What to check: State legal-education page and existing same-day guide; proposed bills are not treated as law. |
| IowaApply or register first | A foreign card alone cannot be used at Iowa dispensaries. An otherwise qualified nonresident may apply for an Iowa medical cannabidiol card and then buy permitted products. | Possession: Iowa recognizes a valid out-of-state medical card for possession of Iowa-permitted product forms only. Application: Iowa removed the patient residency condition effective July 1, 2026; this is the ordinary Iowa card application, not a temporary visiting-card program. |
Ordinary adult use: No adult-use retail route. Conditions: HHS's older patient page still says 'Iowa resident'; its law-enforcement page still denies checkout to foreign-card-only visitors. Check processing of a nonresident Iowa application before travel. |
Sources checked: 2026-10-23 legis.iowa.gov (1), legis.iowa.gov (2), hhs.iowa.gov (3) What to check: 2026 HF990 and October proposed implementation rule remove residency; HHS public page lags law. No claim of instant visitor purchase. |
| KansasCard not recognized | No licensed medical or adult-use marijuana dispensary route exists. | Possession: A foreign medical card does not create a Kansas marijuana possession exception. Application: No Kansas medical marijuana patient registry. |
Ordinary adult use: No adult-use retail route. Conditions: Proposed medical legislation did not become an operating program. |
Sources checked: 2026-10-23 kslegislature.gov (1), ksrevisor.gov (2) What to check: Kansas bill page marks SB294 dead; statute reviewed in existing same-day guide. |
| KentuckyDirect medical purchase | A visiting patient may purchase a limited supply at a licensed dispensary using a valid out-of-state registry card, government photo ID and qualifying-condition documentation. | Possession: Kentucky limits visiting patients to a 10-day supply for purchase and possession. Application: A Kentucky visitor registry card is optional; the visitor may apply for one, but the official guide says it is not required for purchase. |
Ordinary adult use: No adult-use retail route. Conditions: The visitor must have a Kentucky-qualifying condition and meet the state's visiting-patient criteria. |
Sources checked: 2026-10-23 kymedcan.ky.gov (1), kymedcan.ky.gov (2) What to check: Direct-open official guide footnote 1 explicitly says Kentucky registry card is not required for purchase; this corrects the existing guide's stronger implication. |
| LouisianaDirect medical purchase | A visiting patient with an active medical card from another U.S. jurisdiction may buy from a licensed Louisiana medical retailer after retailer verification. | Possession: Louisiana medical protection applies to qualifying in-state purchases; the visiting rule does not authorize carrying a supply across state lines. Application: No separate Louisiana visitor card identified; sign the retailer's required state form. |
Ordinary adult use: No adult-use retail route. Conditions: Bring foreign medical card and government photo ID; retailer checks the state tracking system. |
Sources checked: 2026-10-23 legis.la.gov (1), ldh.la.gov (2) What to check: Visiting-patient statute and health department medical retail page; form is point-of-sale verification. |
| MaineDirect medical purchase | Eligible visitors may buy from a medical dispensary or registered caregiver using an approved home-state medical credential. | Possession: Maine recognizes qualifying visiting patients subject to its medical limits and their home-state restrictions. Application: No Maine visitor application is required for credentials on OCP's approved list. |
Ordinary adult use: Adults 21 or older may separately buy from licensed adult-use stores. Conditions: Home state must be on OCP's current approved list; bring photo ID issued by the same jurisdiction as the medical credential. |
Sources checked: 2026-10-23 www1.maine.gov (1), maine.gov (2) What to check: Current OCP approved-state list and same-jurisdiction ID FAQ directly checked; list is dynamic. |
| MarylandCard not recognized | Maryland does not accept out-of-state medical cards for medical purchases; adults 21 or older may buy adult-use cannabis. | Possession: An out-of-state medical card does not confer Maryland patient status; adult possession rules may apply to adults 21 or older. Application: Medical purchases require Maryland registration and certification. |
Ordinary adult use: Licensed adult-use dispensaries serve adults 21 or older with photo ID. Conditions: Adult-use access is separate from medical reciprocity. |
Sources checked: 2026-10-23 cannabis.maryland.gov (1) What to check: Maryland Cannabis Administration FAQ explicitly denies out-of-state medical card acceptance. |
| MassachusettsCard not recognized | A foreign medical card alone does not establish Massachusetts medical access; adults 21 or older may use adult-use retailers. | Possession: Eligible adults follow adult-use possession limits; no foreign-card medical privilege verified. Application: Massachusetts medical access requires state registration and clinician certification. |
Ordinary adult use: Licensed adult-use retail is available to adults 21 or older. Conditions: Check store license type before shopping. |
Sources checked: 2026-10-23 masscannabiscontrol.com (1) What to check: Commission law guide and existing same-day state guide; foreign-card acceptance not supported. |
| MichiganDirect medical purchase | A licensed provisioning center may sell medical cannabis to a visiting patient after verifying an unexpired foreign medical credential and government photo ID. | Possession: Michigan law recognizes qualifying visiting patients; purchases and possession must stay within applicable in-state limits. Application: No separate Michigan visitor card application identified; the provisioning center verifies credentials at sale. |
Ordinary adult use: Adults 21 or older may separately buy at licensed adult-use retailers. Conditions: The center must confirm the visitor's purchase limit and sell tested, labeled product under the medical rules. |
Sources checked: 2026-10-23 michigan.gov (1) What to check: Current CRA FAQ directly states visiting-card medical sales and verification conditions; guide omits this direct answer. |
| MinnesotaDirect medical purchase | A licensed cannabis business with a medical retail endorsement may distribute medical cannabis to a visiting patient after checking the foreign credential and photo ID. | Possession: The visiting-patient protection applies to qualifying medical cannabis supplied under Minnesota's rules. Application: No Minnesota registry enrollment is specified for this visiting-patient transaction. |
Ordinary adult use: Adults 21 or older may separately use licensed adult-use retailers. Conditions: Present a valid home-program card or equivalent and qualifying photo ID; the seller must apply a patient-specific label. |
Sources checked: 2026-10-23 revisor.mn.gov (1), revisor.mn.gov (2), mn.gov (3) What to check: Current statute §342.51 subd. 2a directly allows visiting-patient distribution; 2025 OCM summary confirms. Existing guide understates this. |
| MississippiApply or register first | An approved Mississippi nonresident medical patient card permits purchases at licensed dispensaries. | Possession: The Mississippi visitor card gives limited in-state medical protection; a home-state card alone is not the Mississippi checkout credential. Application: A nonresident with an active home-state medical card may apply before arrival for a Mississippi visitor card. |
Ordinary adult use: No adult-use retail route. Conditions: The program FAQ describes a 15-day visitor card and separate dispensing limits. |
Sources checked: 2026-10-23 mmcp.ms.gov (1), msdh.ms.gov (2) What to check: MMCP visitor FAQ and health department program page checked through existing same-day guide. |
| MissouriDirect medical purchase | Missouri licensed medical or comprehensive dispensaries may accept an active out-of-state medical patient card. | Possession: Missouri's medical visitor purchase rule does not permit taking products across state lines. Application: No separate Missouri visitor card application identified; the dispensary verifies the foreign card. |
Ordinary adult use: Adults 21 or older may separately buy adult-use cannabis. Conditions: The dispensary must enter and verify the visiting patient under state sales rules. |
Sources checked: 2026-10-23 health.mo.gov (1), health.mo.gov (2) What to check: Current DHSS FAQ explicitly says dispensaries may accept out-of-state-issued patient cards. |
| MontanaCard not recognized | An out-of-state card does not qualify for Montana medical sales. | Possession: No visitor medical-card protection was established. Application: Montana medical registration requires state residency and a Montana physician statement. |
Ordinary adult use: Adults 21 or older may buy from licensed adult-use stores where local sales are allowed. Conditions: Use Montana's local retail rules; a medical-only store cannot serve an adult-use customer. |
Sources checked: 2026-10-23 revenue.mt.gov (1), revenue.mt.gov (2) What to check: Official registration page requires Montana residency; adult retail is a separate route. |
| NebraskaCard not recognized | No Nebraska medical dispensary is open; dispensary applications have not opened. | Possession: A qualified patient has state protection for an allowable amount with a valid written practitioner recommendation; an out-of-state card alone is insufficient. Application: No visitor registration route or operating dispensary application was identified. |
Ordinary adult use: No licensed adult-use sales. Conditions: The statute defines qualified patients without a residency limit, but requires its own written recommendation. Confirm individual eligibility before relying on protection. |
Sources checked: 2026-10-23 nebraskalegislature.gov (1), nebraskalegislature.gov (2), mcc.nebraska.gov (3) What to check: Direct statute and Commission application page read. This is conditional patient possession protection, not card reciprocity or an open supply program. The card-access classification is not recognized: the separate written-recommendation protection is not recognition of an outside card. |
| NevadaDirect medical purchase | A Nevada medical dispensary may serve a nonresident who proves medical-use authorization under the law of their state or jurisdiction of residence. | Possession: A qualifying nonresident is deemed a Nevada cardholder for the state's medical-use prosecution exemption while following Nevada's medical limits. Application: No separate Nevada visitor-card application appears in the current nonresident statute; the dispensary checks home-jurisdiction authorization. |
Ordinary adult use: Adults 21 or older may separately buy from licensed adult-use stores. Conditions: Present valid proof of home-jurisdiction medical authorization and identification. The Board says a passport or valid state ID matching the medical card's issuing state may be used; confirm document acceptance with the dispensary. |
Sources checked: 2026-10-23 leg.state.nv.us (1), leg.state.nv.us (2), ccb.nv.gov (3) What to check: NRS 678C.470 uses a home-jurisdiction authorization test, not a published state list. It permits qualifying provider documentation when home law makes it sufficient. NAC 678B.205 recognizes eligible nonresidents on sales premises. The Board's current FAQ says some states and advises retailer confirmation; no current complete state list was found. The Board's separate medical-only sales guidance calls for an active government-issued card, so acceptance of provider-only proof needs confirmation. |
| New HampshireDirect medical purchase | A qualifying visitor may buy from an alternative treatment center after the center verifies the outside credential. | Possession: A valid equivalent medical registry card from another US jurisdiction or Canada has in-state recognition for a visiting qualifying patient. Application: No separate visitor card application is specified; center verification applies. |
Ordinary adult use: No licensed adult-use retail sales. Conditions: Visitor may not cultivate or buy from a New Hampshire patient or caregiver; center dispensing limits apply. |
Sources checked: 2026-10-23 gc.nh.gov (1), gc.nh.gov (2) What to check: Current RSA 126-X:7 XV(b) expressly allows centers to dispense to visiting qualifying patients; corrects a possession-only assumption. |
| New JerseyApply or register first | Medical purchase requires a New Jersey temporary Medicinal Cannabis Program card. | Possession: Visitor medical benefits follow New Jersey registration; an outside card alone is not the checkout credential. Application: Consult a registered New Jersey practitioner, then register using proof of home-state patient status. |
Ordinary adult use: Adults 21 or older may buy from licensed adult-use dispensaries. Conditions: The temporary medical card is nonrenewable and valid for six months; use the digital card or optional physical card. |
Sources checked: 2026-10-23 nj.gov (1) What to check: Current CRC patient FAQ directly states the visiting-patient practitioner and registration process. |
| New MexicoApply or register first | A reciprocal participant may purchase after dispensary staff submit the state application and issue a New Mexico reciprocal card. | Possession: Medical privileges apply after reciprocal registration; outside product is not recognized for in-state medical use. Application: Present current home-jurisdiction medical registration and matching state ID at a participating dispensary. |
Ordinary adult use: Adults 21 or older may buy from licensed adult-use retailers. Conditions: The state says the dispensary can complete a sale immediately after submitting the reciprocal application; product must be obtained in-state. |
Sources checked: 2026-10-23 rld.nm.gov (1), rld.nm.gov (2) What to check: RLD circular confirms retailer-submitted application, matching ID and medical purchase; older guide confirms in-state product rule. |
| New YorkDirect medical purchase | A home-jurisdiction certified or registered patient may buy from a New York medical registered organization. | Possession: Medical access depends on proof of patient status; ordinary adult possession rules also apply where eligible. Application: No New York visitor registration is required in the current OCM FAQ. |
Ordinary adult use: Adults 21 or older may buy at licensed adult-use dispensaries. Conditions: Bring proof of home-jurisdiction certification or registration and valid government photo ID; ask the medical organization what it needs. |
Sources checked: 2026-10-23 cannabis.ny.gov (1), cannabis.ny.gov (2) What to check: Current OCM FAQ expressly answers yes to out-of-state medical purchase; 2026 law summary explains the change. The linked guide has been aligned with this rule. |
| North CarolinaCard not recognized | No statewide medical marijuana dispensary program or adult-use sales. | Possession: An outside medical card does not satisfy the state's narrow hemp-extract exception. Application: No statewide visitor medical registration route. |
Ordinary adult use: No statewide adult-use market; tribal jurisdiction is separate. Conditions: The statutory hemp-extract exception has specific epilepsy, composition and documentation conditions. |
Sources checked: 2026-10-23 library.ncleg.gov (1), ncleg.gov (2) What to check: Current state statutes provide only a narrow extract exception; no statewide visitor card channel found. |
| North DakotaApply or register first | An approved nonresident with a North Dakota electronic card may buy from registered in-state dispensaries. | Possession: State protection covers product obtained from a registered North Dakota dispensary after card approval. Application: Apply online with home-state medical card and state ID valid for the North Dakota card period. |
Ordinary adult use: No licensed adult-use retail sales. Conditions: Adult application route is for age 19 or older; younger applicants must contact program staff. |
Sources checked: 2026-10-23 hhs.nd.gov (1) What to check: Current HHS nonresident instructions directly confirm application, electronic card and in-state supply restriction. |
| OhioCard not recognized | An outside card alone does not authorize an Ohio medical purchase; an active Ohio recommendation and registration are required. | Possession: No separate outside-card medical protection verified. Application: The ordinary Ohio patient route starts with an Ohio-licensed recommending physician. |
Ordinary adult use: Adults 21 or older may buy from licensed nonmedical dispensaries. Conditions: Adult retail uses its own age and quantity rules. |
Sources checked: 2026-10-23 com.ohio.gov (1), com.ohio.gov (2) What to check: Current DCC pages describe Ohio registration for medical purchases and separate adult retail; no operative visitor reciprocity shown. |
| OklahomaApply or register first | An approved Oklahoma out-of-state patient license permits medical dispensary purchases. | Possession: Medical privileges attach to the issued Oklahoma visitor license. Application: Apply with a valid state-government-issued medical marijuana card from the home state; a practitioner recommendation alone is insufficient. |
Ordinary adult use: No licensed adult-use retail sales. Conditions: The visitor license lasts 30 days; eligible adults and minors have separate requirements. |
Sources checked: 2026-10-23 oklahoma.gov (1) What to check: Current OMMA license page directly confirms the visitor license and purchase right. |
| OregonCard not recognized | Outside medical cards do not qualify for Oregon medical purchases under the resident OMMP route. | Possession: No outside-card medical possession benefit established. Application: OMMP patient registration requires Oregon residency. |
Ordinary adult use: Adults 21 or older may buy from licensed adult-use retailers. Conditions: Medical retailers serve OMMP patients; adult buyers follow the separate retail limits. |
Sources checked: 2026-10-23 oregon.gov (1), oregon.gov (2) What to check: Current OHA application requires Oregon residence; OLCC describes medical sales to OMMP patients. |
| PennsylvaniaCard not recognized | Outside medical cards do not qualify for Pennsylvania dispensary purchases. | Possession: No general visitor medical-card protection verified. Application: Patient registration requires Pennsylvania residency, state ID and an approved practitioner certification. |
Ordinary adult use: No licensed adult-use retail sales. Conditions: A Pennsylvania medical card is required at dispensaries. |
Sources checked: 2026-10-23 pa.gov (1) What to check: Current DOH patient page expressly restricts participation to residents and requires Pennsylvania ID. |
| Rhode IslandDirect medical purchase | Verified outside medical cardholders may purchase from a Rhode Island medical-serving retailer after intake. | Possession: The visiting-patient rule recognizes a valid regulator-issued card with matching government ID. Application: Retailer completes an intake form; a Rhode Island resident patient card is not required for eligible visitors. |
Ordinary adult use: Adults 21 or older may buy from licensed adult-use retailers. Conditions: Government ID must match the card name and issuing jurisdiction; medical product stays in Rhode Island. |
Sources checked: 2026-10-23 rules.sos.ri.gov (1) What to check: Active §2.11(E)(3) permits out-of-state patient sales; current rule checked. |
| South CarolinaCard not recognized | No broad medical marijuana or adult-use dispensary channel. | Possession: Outside medical cards do not establish an exemption for marijuana. Application: No visitor medical registration route. |
Ordinary adult use: No licensed adult-use sales. Conditions: Julian's Law concerns narrow cannabidiol access for severe epilepsy, not general visitor marijuana access. |
Sources checked: 2026-10-23 scstatehouse.gov (1) What to check: Current code reviewed via existing guide ledger; no operative statewide visitor reciprocity found. Search hit describing recognition was a bill, not enacted law. |
| South DakotaApply or register first | A confirmed nonresident cardholder may buy through regulated South Dakota medical establishments. | Possession: Nonresident recognition requires a qualifying condition, outside registry card and state confirmation of registration. Application: Submit required documents to the Department of Health and receive confirmation before relying on medical privileges. |
Ordinary adult use: No licensed adult-use retail sales. Conditions: Registration designates no more than two dispensaries; card presentation alone is not enough. |
Sources checked: 2026-10-23 doh.sd.gov (1), sdlegislature.gov (2), sdlegislature.gov (3) What to check: Current DOH education, codified statute and rule confirm conditional nonresident purchase and designation of up to two dispensaries. |
| TennesseeCard not recognized | No licensed Tennessee marijuana dispensary channel. | Possession: An outside medical card does not create a general marijuana exception. Application: No visitor medical marijuana application route. |
Ordinary adult use: No licensed adult-use sales. Conditions: Hemp and narrow CBD rules are separate from medical marijuana reciprocity. |
Sources checked: 2026-10-23 tn.gov (1), tn.gov (2) What to check: Current Tennessee government pages state marijuana remains prohibited; no visitor medical supply route found. |
| TexasCard not recognized | Outside cards or prescriptions cannot be filled through the Texas Compassionate Use Program. | Possession: Only qualifying low-THC cannabis obtained through the Texas registry and licensees has program protection. Application: CUP patients must be permanent Texas residents with a registered Texas physician's prescription. |
Ordinary adult use: No licensed adult-use retail sales. Conditions: Texas does not issue a conventional patient card for CUP; an outside card is not a substitute. |
Sources checked: 2026-10-23 dps.texas.gov (1) What to check: Current DPS patient FAQ directly rejects out-of-state prescriptions and requires permanent Texas residency. |
| UtahApply or register first | An approved Utah nonresident cardholder may buy at licensed medical pharmacies after first meeting a pharmacist. | Possession: Utah visitor medical privileges attach to the issued nonresident card. Application: Apply through Utah's electronic system with a home-state medical card for a qualifying Utah condition. |
Ordinary adult use: No licensed adult-use retail sales. Conditions: The card lasts 21 days, with at most two per calendar year; bring Utah card and valid ID. |
Sources checked: 2026-10-23 medicalcannabis.utah.gov (1) What to check: Current Utah DHHS instructions directly confirm card application, pharmacist visit and purchase route. |
| VermontCard not recognized | Outside cards do not provide Vermont registered-patient medical purchase benefits. | Possession: No outside-card medical privilege established; ordinary adult possession applies at 21 or older. Application: Vermont medical registry issues cards to eligible Vermont residents. |
Ordinary adult use: Adults 21 or older may buy from licensed retail stores. Conditions: Medical tax and service benefits require Vermont registration. |
Sources checked: 2026-10-23 ccb.vermont.gov (1), ccb.vermont.gov (2) What to check: Current Cannabis Control Board medical page limits registry cards to residents. |
| VirginiaCard not recognized | Virginia dispensaries do not accept an outside medical card or certification alone. | Possession: Adult public possession rules apply separately; no outside-card medical benefit verified. Application: Medical access requires permanent or temporary Virginia residency and certification from an eligible practitioner. |
Ordinary adult use: No operational licensed adult-use retail sales. Conditions: Temporary residency is a general patient qualification, not visitor-card reciprocity. |
Sources checked: 2026-10-23 cca.virginia.gov (1), cca.virginia.gov (2) What to check: Current CCA patient rules require Commonwealth residence; FAQ rejects out-of-state certifications for purchase. |
| WashingtonCard not recognized | An outside card alone does not grant Washington medical purchasing benefits. | Possession: No separate outside-card medical protection verified. Application: Washington medical recognition requires state residency, a healthcare authorization and recognition-card process. |
Ordinary adult use: Adults 21 or older may buy at licensed retail stores. Conditions: Medical benefits require a qualifying Washington recognition card and endorsed retailer. |
Sources checked: 2026-10-23 doh.wa.gov (1), lcb.wa.gov (2) What to check: Current Washington DOH patient page expressly requires state residency; no outside-card reciprocity route. |
| West VirginiaCard not recognized | Outside cards do not qualify for West Virginia medical dispensary purchases. | Possession: No outside-card medical protection established. Application: West Virginia patient registration requires state residency and a registered physician certification. |
Ordinary adult use: No licensed adult-use retail sales. Conditions: Dispensaries serve approved West Virginia cardholders and caregivers. |
Sources checked: 2026-10-23 omc.wv.gov (1), omc.wv.gov (2) What to check: Current OMC patient page and official application require West Virginia residency. |
| WisconsinCard not recognized | No licensed general medical marijuana or adult-use retail program. | Possession: An outside card does not establish a general marijuana possession exception. Application: No visitor medical marijuana route. |
Ordinary adult use: No licensed adult-use sales. Conditions: Narrow cannabidiol or hemp exceptions must be assessed separately. |
Sources checked: 2026-10-23 content.govdelivery.com (1), wicourts.gov (2) What to check: Official 2026 governor statement says legalization proposals still need legislative action; court document quotes possession prohibition. |
| WyomingCard not recognized | No licensed medical marijuana or adult-use retailer. | Possession: An outside card does not overcome Wyoming marijuana prohibition. Application: No visitor medical marijuana route. |
Ordinary adult use: No licensed adult-use sales. Conditions: FDA-approved drug exception and qualifying hemp rules are separate from marijuana reciprocity. |
Sources checked: 2026-10-23 wyoleg.gov (1) What to check: Current Title 35 statute checked in existing same-day guide ledger; no broad medical program established. |