After certification
What happens after you're certified
Next steps for New York and Connecticut patients, with links to the official state resources.
New York
- Your certification is emailed to you, and you are registered with the New York Medical Cannabis Program.
- At a licensed medical dispensary, present your certification (paper or on your phone) and a government-issued photo ID.
- Medical dispensaries have a pharmacist on site to answer questions.
- Certified patients may designate up to five caregivers.
Official list of NY medical dispensing facilities
NY Medical Cannabis Program overview
Connecticut
- After certification, you complete your state registration through the Department of Consumer Protection (DCP). The state emails you the steps.
- Patients must be Connecticut residents.
- The DCP sets monthly purchase allotments; see the DCP program page for the current limit.
Good to know
- Use only licensed, regulated dispensaries. Check the state's official verification resources before you buy.
- Rules, limits, and dispensary availability are set by each state and can change. The official state pages above are the final word.
- BuddMD does not operate or endorse any dispensary.
- Certifications are time-limited. See the renewal guides for New York and Connecticut.