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How to get a medical marijuanas card in Florida

How to get a medical marijuanas card in Florida
1. Verify Eligibility
How to get a medical marijuanas card in Florida
  • Residency Requirement: You must be a Florida resident (permanent or seasonal).
  • Qualifying Conditions: Includes cancer, epilepsy, glaucoma, HIV/AIDS, PTSD, ALS, Crohn’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, chronic nonmalignant pain tied to a qualifying condition, and other debilitating conditions of similar severity.

2. Get Evaluated by a Qualified Physician
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  • Find a certified physician through the Office of Medical Marijuana Use at the Florida Department of Health (OMMU).
  • Medical Review: The physician will assess your medical history and determine if cannabis is appropriate.
  • Registry Entry: If approved, your information is entered into the Florida Medical Marijuana Use Registry.

3. Apply for the Medical Marijuana Use Registry ID Card
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  • Complete the Application online at mmuregistry.flhealth.gov.
  • Required Documents:
    • Proof of Florida residency.
    • Passport-style photo.
    • $75 application fee (renewable annually).

4. Receive Approval
  • Processing Time: Usually within 7–21 business days.
  • Card Issuance: A digital ID is sent by email, followed by a physical card by mail.

5. Purchase Medical Cannabis
How to get a medical marijuanas card in Florida
  • Use your card at licensed Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers (MMTCs) across Florida.

6. Maintain Your Card
  • Renew Annually.
  • Re-evaluation by your physician is required every 210 days.