California vs. Oregon medical marijuana card: how they compare
Live near the California–Oregon line? You can only get a card in the state where you live, but here's how the two programs compare.
Side by side
| California | Oregon | |
|---|---|---|
| First visit online | Yes | Yes |
| State fee | Set by each county, up to $100 | $200 |
| Card lasts | Up to 1 year | 1 year |
| Patient limit | 8 ounces of dried marijuana per patient | 24 oz of usable marijuana, plus plants grown at a registered grow site |
| Home grow | 6 mature or 12 immature plants per patient | Up to 6 mature plants per patient at a registered grow site; a residential site may hold no more than 12 mature and 24 immature plants total |
| Recreational | Legal | Legal |
| Listed conditions | 12 | 9 |
Residency is what matters
Both programs are for residents. Moving across the line means applying again in your new state — and you can't carry cannabis between them.
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Sources
- CDPH - Medical Marijuana Identification Card Program
- CDPH - MMICP Frequently Asked Questions
- Medical Board of California - Guidelines for the Recommendation of Cannabis for Medical Purposes
This guide is general information, not medical or legal advice. Laws change — confirm details with your state agency. State facts last checked October 7, 2026.