Caregivers

• A caregiver is an individual that will assist a qualified patient in obtaining medical marijuana
• An individual may be a caregiver for up to 5 patients
• Patients may designate up to 2 caregivers that will pick up medical marijuana in their stead

In order to be a caregiver an individual must

1. Be over 21 years old
2. Be a resident of New York State
3. Be designated by the patient
4. Register with the New York State Department of Health

Patients under 18 years old

• Require a caregiver who is a parent or legal guardian of the patient
• Application for registry card must be made by person over 21 years old who serves as a proxy applicant
• Proxy applicant must be a resident of New York State and can also be a patient's caregiver

Click here for instructions on how to register for a medical marijuana card.

For more information visit https://www.health.ny.gov/regulations/medical_marijuana/patients/