Using your card · Rhode Island
Does Rhode Island accept out-of-state medical cards?
Yes. Rhode Island rules give a medical cannabis card from another state, U.S. territory or DC the same force as a Rhode Island card.
Traveling from Rhode Island
Your Rhode Island card is issued under Rhode Island law, so other states decide for themselves whether to honor it. Never carry cannabis across state lines — that's a federal offense, including on flights.
Read our reciprocity guide.
Sources
- Medical Marijuana Program (216-RICR-20-10-3) - RI Department of State
- Caregiver Registration, Medical Home Grows and Personal Cultivation (560-RICR-10-15-1) - RI Department of State
- Medical Marijuana Licensing Information - RI Department of Health
- Medical Marijuana Information for Patients & Caregivers - RI Department of Health
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.