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What if I need assistance obtaining medical marijuana from a dispensing facility because of my condition in New York?

What do I do if I am disabled and need a caregiver in New York?

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Written by Alfredo
Updated over a month ago

Certified patients registered with the Medical Cannabis Program may designate up to five caregivers. Designated caregivers with a valid registry ID are authorized to assist the patient with the possession, acquisition, delivery, transfer, transportation and/or administration of approved medical cannabis.

After a certified patient or other appropriate person (for patients who are minors or incapable of consent, designates you as a caregiver on the patient registration, caregivers will be auto-registered and receive a registry ID document in addition to the patient certification. The registry ID can be printed or displayed on a smart device and used immediately in conjunction with a government-issued photo ID.

NOTE: A designated caregiver who has been issued a registry ID must notify the Medical Cannabis Program of any change in their name or address within 10 business days of such change. In some instances, but not all this may require a new registry ID request.

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