Field guide
Resources for
patients & caregivers
General information with links to official State of Maine sources. Not medical or legal advice — check the Office of Cannabis Policy for current rules.
Guides
Start here
A summary of what the Office of Cannabis Policy (OCP) says about patient certification. Check the OCP FAQ for the current rules.
See a medical provider
In Maine's medical cannabis program, a physician, certified nurse practitioner or physician assistant can provide a written certification.
Full assessment
A certification may be made only within a bona fide provider–patient relationship, after the provider has completed a full assessment of your medical history.
Your certification
Providers must issue a physical certification on OCP's tamper-resistant paper. They may also give you a digital image of it, which must be legible and include all the information on the physical certification.
Cost
The cost depends on the provider. The State does not charge providers for the certifications they issue.
Official sources
Forms & state links
Document library
Links to OCP forms, rules and guidance
Patient designation, caregiver and dispensary registration, adult use licensing, facility plans, testing forms, statutes and OCP guidance — searchable and filtered by who needs them.
Open the document library- OCP frequently asked questionsThe State's answers on certification, registration and program rules.
- Medical use applications & formsCurrent OCP forms for caregivers, dispensaries and patients.
- Maine Office of Cannabis PolicyRules, bulletins and program news.
- Maine LegislatureBills, hearings and session information.
Questions