Medical Cannabis Reciprocity
Medical cannabis reciprocity, shown in the info graphics below, allows a patient with a valid medical cannabis card in one state to be able to purchase, use, or possess medical cannabis in another state. Illinois does not accept out-of-state medical cards, however, below is information regarding other states that accept Illinois’ medical cannabis cards.
States and types of access
Out-of-state patients have some access to medical cannabis in the following states and territories. Every state except New Hampshire and Puerto Rico was contacted.
Arkansas
- Patients visiting this state must obtain a medical cannabis visitor card from their health department.
- Visiting patient cards are valid for up to 90 days.
- Application linked here.
Georgia (Ga.)
- Patients visiting this state with a valid medical cannabis card can ONLY POSSESS up to 20 ounces of low THC oil.
- Visiting patients are NOT allowed to purchase medical cannabis in Georgia.
Hawaii
- Patients visiting this state must obtain a medical cannabis visitor card* from the Hawaii State Department of Health.
- Application portal linked here.
- Medical cannabis visitor cards expire after 21 days.
- Visitors can obtain two cards each year.
*Hawaii only grants visitor cards to patients with specific conditions. For a list of conditions, visit: Medical Cannabis Registry Program, Hawaii State Department of Health
Iowa
- Patients visiting this state that have a valid medical cannabis card can ONLY POSSESS up to 4.5 grams of THC.
- Visiting patients are NOT allowed to purchase medical cannabis.
Maine
- Full dispensary access to any patient in possession of a valid medical cannabis card.
Michigan (Mich.)
- Full dispensary access to any patient in possession of a valid medical cannabis card.
Missouri (Mo.)
- Patients with a valid medical cannabis card from other states can possess cannabis in Missouri.
Nevada (Nev)
Full dispensary access to any patient in possession of a valid medical cannabis card.
New Hampshire (N.H.)
- Patients visiting this state that have a valid medical cannabis card can possess up to 2 grams of cannabis.*
- Visiting patients are NOT allowed to purchase medical cannabis.
*This protection only extends to patients issued cards for certain conditions. For a list of conditions, visit: New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services
New Jersey (N.J.)
NOT YET KNOWN
New Mexico (N.M.)
- Full dispensary access to any patient in possession of a valid medical cannabis card.
Oklahoma (Okla.)
- Visiting patients must obtain a visitors card from the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority.
- Application linked here.
Puerto Rico (P.R.)
- Full dispensary access to any patient in possession of a valid medical cannabis card.
Utah
- Visiting patient must obtain a medical cannabis visitor’s card* from the Utah Department of Health.
- Application portal linked here.
- User instructions here.
- Visitor card expires after 21 days.
- Visitors can obtain two cards each year.
*Utah only grants visitor cards to patients with specific conditions. For a list of conditions, visit: Utah Department of Health
District of Columbia (D.C.)
- Full dispensary access to any patient in possession of a valid medical cannabis card.