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While medical marijuana is not recognized by federal law, 14 states and Washington D.C. have passed legislation to permit its use.

http://criticalmiami.com/images/100.gifMedical marijuana laws differ from state to state. The process of getting a medical marijuana card varies and the requirements can range from very strict to very lenient. While some states require registration with the state office, there are other states that simply require that a permission slip or medical marijuana card be kept on their person in case of a situation where they are questioned by authorities.

For step by step instructions on How to Get a Medical Marijuana Card, check out the Medical Marijuana Lifestyle guide!

Alaska -

  • Year established – 1998
  • Number of patients – 175 (registered)
  • Dispensaries available – No

 

California -

  • Year established – 1996
  • Number of patients – 200,000 (estimated)
  • Dispensaries available – Yes

 

Colorado -

  • Year established – 2000
  • Number of patients – 4,415 (registered)
  • Dispensaries available – Yes

 

Hawaii -

  • Year established – 2000
  • Number of patients – 3,240 (registered)
  • Dispensaries available – No

 

Maine -

  • Year established – 1999
  • Number of patients – 230 (estimated)
  • Dispensaries available – No

 

Michigan -

  • Year established – 2008
  • Number of patients – 4,800 (estimated)
  • Dispensaries available – No

 

Montana -

  • Year established – 2004
  • Number of patients – 1,144 (registered)
  • Dispensaries available – No

Nevada -

  • Year established – 2000
  • Number of patients – 860 (registered)
  • Dispensaries available – No

 

New Jersey -

  • Year established – 1998
  • Number of patients – N/A (Law not active yet)
  • Dispensaries available – No

 

New Mexico -

  • Year established – 2010
  • Number of patients – 1,162 (registered)
  • Dispensaries available – No

 

Oregon -

  • Year established – 2007
  • Number of patients – 20k (estimated)
  • Dispensaries available – No

 

Rhode Island -

  • Year established – 2006
  • Number of patients – 1,517 (registered)
  • Dispensaries available – No

 

Vermont -

  • Year established – 2004
  • Number of patients – 507 (registered)
  • Dispensaries available – No

 

Washington -

  • Year established – 1998
  • Number of patients – 35,000 (estimated)
  • Dispensaries available – N0