MRTA Article 3, Sections 30–45
New York’s medical cannabis program predates adult-use and continues to operate alongside it. Article 3 establishes how patients qualify, how caregivers participate, how Registered Organizations operate, how research and pricing are regulated, and what legal protections apply.
This page provides the high-level map. Each requirement is explained in detail on the linked subpages.
Certification of Patients (Section 30)
How patients become certified for medical cannabis.
Lawful Medical Use (Section 31)
What lawful medical use includes under New York law.
Registry Identification Cards (Section 32)
How registry IDs work and when they must be used.
Home Cultivation (Section 41)
Limits, eligibility, and rules for patient and caregiver home grow.
Protections for Medical Use (Section 42)
State-level protections and where they do not apply.
Designated Caregiver Facilities (Section 33)
Registration and operational requirements for caregiver facilities.
Registered Organizations (Section 34)
How ROs cultivate, process, and dispense medical cannabis.
Registration of ROs (Section 35)
Registration process, required disclosures, and updates.
Reports of ROs (Section 36)
Ongoing reporting and operational data requirements.
Program Evaluation and Research (Section 37)
Board oversight and medical program evaluation.
Cannabis Research License (Section 38)
Requirements for conducting cannabis research.
RO Participation in Adult-Use (Section 39)
Rules governing RO entry into adult-use cannabis.
Medical Program Regulations (Section 43)
How medical cannabis regulations are adopted.
Suspension and Termination (Section 44)
When registrations may be suspended or revoked.
Pricing (Section 45)
Pricing rules and approval requirements for medical products.
Relation to Other Laws (Section 40)
How medical cannabis law interacts with state, federal, and institutional rules.
How do patients qualify for medical cannabis?
Steps for certification, provider roles, and registry access
See: Patient Access
Can I be a caregiver or operate a caregiver facility?
Eligibility, registration, and operational rules
See: Caregivers and Practitioners
Can I conduct cannabis research in New York?
Research licensing, reporting, and compliance
See: Medical Operations and Oversight
What legal protections apply to patients and operators?
Scope and limits of state protections
See: Legal Framework
