Obtain medical marijuana recertification: The Maine Office of Cannabis Policy requires patients to obtain medical marijuana recertifications from their healthcare providers to allow them to continue the use of medical marijuana. Recertifications are done by healthcare providers via the Medical Cannabis Certification Online Portal
Complete your application on the Maine OCP Regulatory Licensing and Permitting portal: Sign in to your profile on the OCP portal by providing your current license number. Upload any required documentation and submit the renewal payment
Wait for approval: Your medical marijuana card should be ready within 10 business days
In Maine, medical cannabis patients only require medical provider certifications to access medical marijuana. Caregivers, on the other hand, must obtain and renew registry identification cards. Designated caregivers can complete their medical marijuana card renewal online. Some medical practitioners also offer medical certification renewal online. Caregivers can review the OCP Guide on how to renew an expired medical marijuana card online in Maine.
Medical marijuana patients aged 18 or older can contact their physicians to find out if they offer online medical certification renewal. A designated caregiver should take the following steps to complete the medical marijuana card renewal process online:
After submission, the Office of Cannabis Policy will send confirmation emails to cardholders. Also, the OCP may request background checks for cardholders who have not conducted one within the past 12 months.
Maine caregiver registry identification cards are also valid for only one year. It is advisable to apply for a renewal at least 45 days before the card expires.
Yes. Patients must be recertified for medical marijuana annually by Maine-licensed healthcare providers. Minors may obtain medical certifications with their parents/legal guardians’ consent. Approved healthcare providers for patient certification in Maine include medical physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners. To recertify a patient, a healthcare provider must use the Medical Cannabis Certifications Online Portal to register the patient’s basic information. The online portal is accessible only to healthcare providers with license numbers and access codes issued by the Maine Board of Osteopathic Licensure, Maine State Board of Nursing, or Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine.
While Maine does not charge medical providers for the registry ID cards they provide their patients, patients are required to pay a $20 licensing fee when submitting their renewal application. In addition, licensed healthcare providers in Maine charge varying fees for patients’ medical marijuana certification renewal.
Maine medical marijuana card renewal fees for caregivers typically include a $10 card re-issuance fee and cultivation-based fees listed below:
| Cannabis Plants Intended for Cultivation | Fees |
|---|---|
| 6 mature or 12 immature plants | $240 |
| 12 mature or 24 immature plants | $480 |
| 18 mature or 36 immature plants | $720 |
| 24 mature or 48 immature plants | $960 |
| 30 mature and 60 immature plants | $1,200 |
Caregivers in Maine can only apply for an MMIC card or its renewal online. The OCP does not permit in-person applications. To get medical marijuana re-certifications, patients may find state-licensed healthcare providers online or through recommendations from friends and family.
Cannabis patients from certain states can purchase medical marijuana products in Maine, provided they have valid state-issued medical marijuana cards issued from their states. Out-of-state patients must also provide valid state-issued IDs before purchasing medical cannabis at licensed medical dispensaries in Maine. Generally, residents from states without medical marijuana programs are exempted from Maine’s medical marijuana reciprocity. Currently, Maine shares medical marijuana reciprocity with the following states: