How Do I Qualify for Medical Cannabis in Florida? 

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Medical marijuana has been legalized in Florida, and obtaining a medical cannabis card is simple. Both permanent and seasonal Florida residents can participate in the medical marijuana program, making it unique compared to other states with legalized medical cannabis.

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Medical marijuana is permitted for an individual registered as a medical marijuana patient if his or her doctor certifies that the individual suffers from one or more of the qualifying-condition.

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To qualify, a patient must be a permanent or seasonal resident of Florida, obtain a medical marijuana evaluation by a properly registered MD., and enter into the medical marijuana use registry.

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OMNI Medical offers HIPAA-compliant procedures, security protocols, and staff to help you get your Florida medical marijuana card today.

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Preparing for Your Doctor Visit

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Patients can contact OMNI Doctors today to find a list of medical marijuana doctors in Florida.

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Submitting Your Medical Card Application

 

Once a successful evaluation is complete, the doctor will add the patient's information to the Florida Marijuana Use Registry. Patients will receive an email notification, which they can use to order from a licensed medical marijuana dispensary in Florida while they wait for their card. The card processing time is about ten business days.

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Qualifying Conditions

 

Florida residents with chronic diseases that affect their quality of life may try medical cannabis for symptom relief. Prescription medications can have side effects that complicate patients' conditions or lifestyles. Patients with chronic nonmalignant pain from qualifying conditions may also qualify for a medical marijuana card in Florida.

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Qualifying conditions to become a medical marijuana patient in Florida include:

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• Cancer

• Epilepsy

• Glaucoma

• HIV/AIDS

• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

• Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis/Lou Gehrig’s disease

• Crohn’s disease

• Chronic seizures

• Parkinson’s disease

• Multiple sclerosis

• Medical conditions of the same kind or class as or comparable to those listed above

• A terminal condition diagnosed by a physician other than the qualified physician issuing the certification

• Chronic nonmalignant pain

For more information 381.986 Florida Statutes.

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Flower Florida does not allow for home cultivation. 

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Smokeable cannabis flower was approved in 2019.

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"Governor DeSantis signed Senate Bill 182 into law on March 18, 2019, and the law became effective upon signature. The law allows a qualified physician to determine that smoking is an appropriate route of administration for medical marijuana. Below, you will find information regarding availability, the certification of patients under the age of 18, supply limits, consent form requirements, required documentation, and more." OMMU

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The Florida Department of Health

 

The Office of Medical Marijuana Use (OMMU) is tasked with the authority to regulate medical marijuana patients, doctors, and dispensary operations.

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"To qualify, a patient must be a permanent or seasonal resident of Florida, be entered into the medical marijuana use registry, and obtain a medical marijuana ID card. Patients can purchase marijuana from registered marijuana dispensaries, called Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers (MMTCs)." MPPR