NY patients can now register for medical marijuana

The state Health Department on Wednesday launched its system for patients to enroll in New York’s medical marijuana program.

Patients who get certified by a physician registered by New York will be able to go online to enroll in the program, allowing them to buy medical marijuana when it is expected to become available next month.

The state has targeted early January for five manufacturers to open 20 dispensaries around New York.

“The launch of the state’s Medical Marijuana Patient Certification and Registration System marks the achievement of another milestone toward providing relief to all New Yorkers who may benefit from medical marijuana,” said Dr. Howard Zucker, the state’s health commissioner, in a statement.

Concerns have recently been raised about the state giving patients enough time to get certified to get medical marijuana, which will be available in non-smokeable forms for patients with specific illnesses.

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