A New York certifying practitioner decides whether certification is appropriate for you, and that decision is clinical. Check the current OCM certification process and the practitioner's appointment requirements. A certification lets a patient buy medical-program products at registered organization dispensing facilities. Leafology is a licensed adult-use dispensary and takes no part in certification.
Leafology is a licensed adult-use dispensary. It is not a registered organization and does not sell medical-program products. Certified medical patients are served by registered organizations at the medical dispensing facilities listed by the New York Office of Cannabis Management.
Step 1: Find a certifying practitioner
The Office of Cannabis Management explains the certification process and how to find a certifying practitioner at cannabis.ny.gov/patients. OCM permits visits in person or by telehealth. If you choose a telehealth service, check its appointment process, fees and availability yourself.
Bring a photo ID and your current medication list to the appointment. The practitioner does the rest.
Step 2: The practitioner decides
New York does not use a fixed list of qualifying conditions. A certifying practitioner determines whether certification is appropriate for your situation. Ask the practitioner what the evaluation involves and when a decision and any documentation may be available.
If the practitioner decides certification is not appropriate, that answer matters too. Leafology never gives medical advice, and no dispensary should.
Step 3: Use the certification
Your certification and registry credentials work at registered organization dispensing facilities in New York for medical-program products, under the program's own rules. The Office of Cannabis Management lists current locations and program rules at cannabis.ny.gov.
Leafology is not one of those facilities. A certification does not change an adult-use purchase at Leafology, which requires only a valid government-issued photo ID showing you are 21 or older.
Renewals and staying current
Check the expiration date your practitioner issues, calendar a renewal ahead of it, and confirm current renewal rules on the OCM site at cannabis.ny.gov, since state requirements can change. Renewal runs through a certifying practitioner.
What conditions qualify for a medical cannabis card in New York?
New York no longer publishes a fixed list of qualifying conditions. A licensed certifying practitioner determines whether certification is appropriate for you. OCM explains the process at cannabis.ny.gov/patients.How long does certification take?
Appointment length, availability and certification timing depend on the practitioner and your evaluation. Check directly with your chosen certifying practitioner. Approval is a clinical decision and is not guaranteed.Does my certification change taxes at Leafology?
No. Every purchase at Leafology is an adult-use purchase and carries New York adult-use cannabis taxes. The medical program has its own rules for purchases made at registered organization dispensing facilities.Can Leafology certify me or tell me whether I should be certified?
No. Leafology is a licensed adult-use dispensary, not a medical provider. Certification is a decision for a New York certifying practitioner.Do I need to be 21 to shop at Leafology if I am a certified patient?
Yes. Leafology is an adult-use dispensary, so every shopper must be 21 or older with a valid government-issued photo ID. New York's medical program has its own rules for patients under 21; see cannabis.ny.gov.
A New York certifying practitioner decides whether certification is appropriate for you, and that decision is clinical. Check the current OCM certification process and the practitioner's appointment requirements. A certification lets a patient buy medical-program products at registered organization dispensing facilities. Leafology is a licensed adult-use dispensary and takes no part in certification. Leafology Cannabis Company, 244 Main Street, Suite 1, White Plains, NY 10601, is a licensed adult-use dispensary under OCM-CAURD-24-000112 and is not a registered organization or a medical dispensing facility. Certified medical patients are served by registered organizations. New York medical program rules, caregiver rules, and the current dispensary list are published by the Office of Cannabis Management at cannabis.ny.gov. Leafology is open Mon-Sat 8 AM - 10 PM | Sun 8 AM - 8 PM.
Check the primary sources.
- OCM patient guidance
- OCM medical program FAQs
- OCM medical dispensing facilities
- NY adult-use cannabis tax guidance
Store and commercial claims reviewed September 8, 2026. Confirm current program requirements with OCM and your provider.
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ExploreFor adults 21 and older. This content is provided for general educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Cannabis has not been analyzed or approved by the FDA, and nothing on this page is intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition. Individual experiences vary. Consult a licensed healthcare provider before using cannabis, especially if you are pregnant or nursing, taking medication, or managing a health condition. Keep cannabis out of reach of children and pets. Do not drive or operate machinery while under the influence. Leafology Cannabis Company is a New York State licensed adult-use retail dispensary (License OCM-CAURD-24-000112), regulated by the New York State Office of Cannabis Management.
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Discuss medical questions with your healthcare professional. The Office of Cannabis Management publishes the official program rules and facility lists.