A recommendation from a doctor who has completed the relevant coursework in NY.
We encourage you to speak with your treating provider about getting certified to receive medical marijuna. If your treating provider is not currently certified to recommend medical marijuana, prospective patients may also access a public list of recommending providers in New York State through the Department of Health's website. Please review the link below for the "Public List of Consenting Medical Marijuana Program Practitioners". https://www.health.ny.gov/regulations/medical_marijuana/practitioner/public_list.htm
One would need a doctor's certification and that is followed by a state issued MJ card
Medical marijuana card from N.Y. STATE
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