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For those looking for info regarding Rhode Island’s Medical Marijuana Program, here are the details.

The Rhode Island General Assembly directed the Department of Health to create a medical marijuana program (MMP). The “Edward O. Hawkins and Thomas C. Slater Medical Marijuana Act” was enacted on January 3, 2006 (Public Laws 05-442 and 05-443. To see the law click on the following link: Rhode Island Medical Marijuana Law

The MMP will permit persons with debilitating medical condition(s) to use marijuana if a physician certifies in writing that the marijuana may mitigate the symptoms of the condition(s) and that the potential benefits of using medical marijuana would likely outweigh the health risks to the patients. The Medical Marijuana Act provides registered patients and caregivers with authority, under certain circumstances, to possess a limited amount of marijuana without violating state law. The Medical Marijuana Act does not alter federal statutes and regulations prohibiting the possession and use of marijuana.

Registration Requirements:

To access the Rules and Regulations for registration please click on the link below:

Rhode Island Medical Marijuana Program Restrictions & Requirements (.pdf file)

Anyone in this state who qualifies for medical marijuana should immediately get involved in your area. Become a medical marijuana patient today.

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - A Senate committee is expected to vote this afternoon on a bill that would expand the state’s medical marijuana program.

The bill would allow nonprofit businesses to sell marijuana to seriously ill patients.

The state now allows patients with chronic illnesses to possess and use marijuana for pain relief. But the law does not spell out how those patients can buy the drug, which remains illegal under federal law.

The legislation would also permit so-called “compassion centers” to sell up to 2.5 ounces of marijuana to a qualified patient or caregiver every 15 days.

All medical marijuana patients should be allowed to use cannabis as medicine. At least 2 ounces per week.