Reciprocity
Several states acknowledge Rhode Island (RI) medical marijuana cards, permitting temporary usage or enabling purchases at dispensaries. These states include:
– Maine: Allows the use of out-of-state medical marijuana cards with certain conditions.
– Massachusetts: Recognizes out-of-state medical marijuana cards for visiting patients.
– Nevada: Accepts out-of-state medical marijuana cards and provides benefits like lower taxes and higher purchase limits.
– New Hampshire: Permits out-of-state cardholders to possess medical marijuana but not purchase it.
– Oklahoma: Issues 30-day temporary licenses for out-of-state patients.
– Pennsylvania: While generally not offering reciprocity, specific provisions might allow certain uses.
– Washington D.C.: Recognizes out-of-state medical marijuana cards for purchasing cannabis.
Quantity Benefits
– Increased Possession Limits: Medical marijuana cardholders in Rhode Island can possess up to two and one-half ounces (2.5 oz.) of cannabis, which is more than what recreational users are typically allowed.
– Cultivation Rights: Medical marijuana patients can grow up to twelve (12) immature marijuana plants and twelve (12) mature marijuana plants. This is significantly more than what is allowed for recreational users.
Authorized Purchaser
An authorized purchaser is someone you designate who can buy up to 2.5 ounces of marijuana on your behalf from a licensed medical marijuana facility or Compassion Center. This ensures that patients who are unable to purchase themselves still have access to their medication.
Primary Caregiver
A primary caregiver is a person of your choice who can purchase up to 2.5 ounces of marijuana for the patient and also cultivate up to twelve (12) mature marijuana plants. This role is vital for patients who need assistance in managing their medical marijuana needs.
Employment Protections
– Protection from Termination: Medical marijuana cardholders cannot be fired for using medical marijuana, providing a layer of job security for patients.
– Protection from Employment Denial: Employers cannot deny employment to individuals solely based on their status as medical marijuana users.
Tax Benefits
– Exemption from State and Local Cannabis Excise Taxes: Medical marijuana cardholders in Rhode Island are exempt from state and local cannabis excise taxes, which makes their medication more affordable compared to recreational users.
These benefits make obtaining a medical marijuana card in Rhode Island advantageous for patients needing consistent and affordable access to cannabis for medical purposes. Always check current state laws as they can frequently change.