The state charges nothing to register as a medical marijuana patient. The costs you can meet are the certification visit, which your provider prices, and a $10 fee if you need a replacement card.
What the state charges
The Cannabis Control Commission says there is no longer a fee to register for a Program registration card(masscannabiscontrol.com).
The Commission says there is no fee to register as a caregiver for a Medical Marijuana Program registration card(masscannabiscontrol.com).
The Commission says there is no longer a fee to renew your Program registration card(masscannabiscontrol.com).
What the provider charges
The Commission says all fees to obtain certification are set by Certifying Health Care Providers(masscannabiscontrol.com).
This page lists no provider prices. If you want a number, ask the provider before the visit.
The regulation says a Certifying Healthcare Provider shall have a program to provide a discount to patients with documented Verified Financial Hardship(state regulation).
The regulation defines Verified Financial Hardship as being a recipient of MassHealth or Supplemental Security Income, or having income that does not exceed 300% of the federal poverty level, adjusted for family size(state regulation).
The replacement card fee
If your card is lost, stolen or destroyed, the Commission charges $10 to replace a Program registration card(masscannabiscontrol.com).
If the fee poses a Verified Financial Hardship, the patient may ask the Commission for a waiver of it(masscannabiscontrol.com).
Insurance, payment and tax
The Commission says medical marijuana purchases are not covered by insurance(masscannabiscontrol.com).
At a retailer, the Commission says you may pay with cash or a debit card, and credit cards are not accepted(masscannabiscontrol.com).
The Commission says there is no state excise tax on medical marijuana sales(masscannabiscontrol.com).
The Commission also says there is no standard sales tax on medical marijuana sales(masscannabiscontrol.com).
Medical marijuana sales are exempt from the local tax option, the Commission says(masscannabiscontrol.com).
Short answers
Does the state charge to register as a medical patient?
No. The Commission says there is no longer a fee to register for a Program registration card(masscannabiscontrol.com).
Who sets the price of the certification visit?
The certifying provider does. This page lists no provider prices.
What does a replacement card cost?
The Commission charges $10, and a patient with a Verified Financial Hardship may ask for a waiver.
Can I pay with a credit card?
The Commission says credit cards are not accepted at retailers(masscannabiscontrol.com).
Advanced Dispensary in Peabody
Advanced Dispensary in Peabody is being built and has no opening date.
Sources
- "Cannabis Control Commission, Register as a New Patient (Fees)" (masscannabiscontrol.com, read November 5, 2026): "There is no longer a fee to register for a Program registration card through the Cannabis Control Commission."
- "Cannabis Control Commission, Register as a New Caregiver (Fees)" (masscannabiscontrol.com, read November 5, 2026): "There is no fee to register as a caregiver for a Medical Marijuana Program registration card through the Cannabis Control Commission."
- "Cannabis Control Commission, Renew as a Registered Qualifying Patient (Fees)" (masscannabiscontrol.com, read November 5, 2026): "There is no longer a fee to renew your Program registration card through the Cannabis Control Commission."
- "Cannabis Control Commission, New Patient FAQs" (masscannabiscontrol.com, read November 5, 2026): "All fees to obtain certification are set by Certifying Health Care Providers."
- "935 CMR 501.010, Cornell Legal Information Institute" (law.cornell.edu, read November 5, 2026): "A Certifying Healthcare Provider shall have a program to provide a discount to patients with documented Verified Financial Hardship."
- "935 CMR 501.002, Cornell Legal Information Institute" (law.cornell.edu, read November 5, 2026): "Verified Financial Hardship means that an individual is a recipient of MassHealth, or Supplemental Security Income, or the individual's income does not exceed 300% of the federal poverty level, adjusted for family size."
- "Cannabis Control Commission, Register as a New Patient (Fees)" (masscannabiscontrol.com, read November 5, 2026): "If your card is lost, stolen, or destroyed, the fee to replace a Program registration card is $10."
- "Cannabis Control Commission, Register as a New Patient (Fees)" (masscannabiscontrol.com, read November 5, 2026): "If the fee poses a Verified Financial Hardship, the Qualifying Patient may request a waiver of the fee in a form and manner determined by the Commission."
- "Cannabis Control Commission, New Patient FAQs" (masscannabiscontrol.com, read November 5, 2026): "Are medical marijuana purchases covered by insurance? No."
- "Cannabis Control Commission, New Patient FAQs" (masscannabiscontrol.com, read November 5, 2026): "You may pay with cash or a debit card. Credit cards are not accepted."
- "Cannabis Control Commission, Taxes and Fees" (masscannabiscontrol.com, read November 5, 2026): "There is no state excise tax on medical marijuana sales."
- "Cannabis Control Commission, Taxes and Fees" (masscannabiscontrol.com, read November 5, 2026): "There is no standard sales tax on medical marijuana sales."
- "Cannabis Control Commission, Taxes and Fees" (masscannabiscontrol.com, read November 5, 2026): "However, medical marijuana sales are exempt from the local tax option."
