Register for the Medicinal Cannabis Compassionate Use Scheme

Introduction

The NSW Government's Medicinal Cannabis Compassionate Use Scheme is administered by the NSW Department of Communities and Justice.

The scheme provides guidelines for members of the NSW Police Force about using their discretion not to charge adults with a terminal illness (or up to 3 of their carers) for possession of cannabis not lawfully prescribed if they are registered with the scheme.

Eligibility

• You must be a NSW resident aged 18 years or over with a terminal illness.
• Your medical practitioner must be registered in Australia, involved in your ongoing care, and able to certify that you have a terminal illness as defined by the scheme. 
• You can nominate up to 3 carers to be registered under the scheme. Each of your carers must not be nominated by more than 2 other registered users.

How to apply

1. Select the 'Download PDF form' button.
2. Complete 'Part A' of the registration form.
3. Have your medical practitioner complete 'Part B' of the form.
4. Send your application by email or post, to the details on the form.

More information

• Once your registration is processed, you'll receive a record for yourself and each of your nominated carers. 
• Registration lasts for 24 months. To re-register for the scheme you'll need to make a new application.  
• Registered adults and carers must produce their documentation to NSW Police on request.
• Activities not covered by the scheme include:
  • supplying cannabis (including cannabis products) to persons who are not registered in the scheme
  • cultivating cannabis
  • using cannabis in public
  • possessing cannabis over the prescribed amount
  • drug driving.