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Medical Marijuana Approval Process in Tampa

How to get your Florida medical cannabis card

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    1. Obtain Your Medical Records from a Primary Care Physician.

    First, you will need to obtain medical documentation from your primary care physician that describes your condition.

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    2. Schedule a Visit with a Medical Marijuana Doctor.

    Next, you will schedule an in-person appointment with a medical marijuana doctor in Florida. The medical marijuana doctor must be in Florida’s Medical Marijuana Use Registry. If you have a qualifying condition, your certified doctor will enter your information into the Florida Department of Medical Marijuana Use Registry, thus offering a medical marijuana recommendation. You will then receive a patient ID number.

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    3. Complete the Application.

    Once your doctor enters you into the state registry, you will receive an email with instructions for accessing the patient portal, where you can fill out a card application and pay the $75 fee.

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How to Get a Medical Marijuana Card in Florida

How to get your Florida medical cannabis card

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About Medical Marijuana

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The legislation also expands qualifying conditions to include:

  • Conditions “of the same severity/symptoms”--examples include but are not limited to: depression, anxiety, endometriosis, PMS, and fibromyalgia
  • A terminal condition diagnosed by a doctor who's not your medical marijuana physician
  • Chronic nonmalignant pain as a result of another qualifying condition

Office of Medical Marijuana Use.

Call (813) 519-5354 with any questions and to schedule your evaluation

Qualifying Conditions

  • Also indicated is “other debilitating medical conditions of the same kind or class” qualify. This inclusion prevents the need from outright listing every single potential condition in the law. It is specifically designed to allow people with less common but equally debilitating conditions to get medical marijuana.


The legislation also expands qualifying conditions to include:

  • Conditions “of the same severity/symptoms”--examples include but are not limited to: depression, anxiety, endometriosis, PMS, and fibromyalgia
  • A terminal condition diagnosed by a doctor who's not your medical marijuana physician
  • Chronic nonmalignant pain as a result of another qualifying condition

How Do I Prove Florida Residency?


Applicants must be full-time or part-time Florida residents. Full-time residents must submit a valid Florida driver's license or state identification card. The state will not accept alternate proofs of residency when applying as a full-time resident.


Full-Time Residents


If a full-time resident applies online, the registry will automatically verify a driver's license or state ID with the DMV. If applying by paper, full-time residents must submit a copy of a Florida driver's license or state ID card.


Temporary/Part-Time/Seasonal Residents


According to legislation, a temporary resident is one who:

  • Lives in Florida for a minimum of 31 consecutive days per calendar year
  • Returns to their home state at least once a year
  • Is a registered U.S voter or pays income tax in another state

Temporary residents must submit copies of two of the following documents:

  • A deed, mortgage, monthly mortgage statement, mortgage payment booklet, or lease agreement
  • One proof of residential address from a person with whom the part-time resident lives, along with a statement declaring that the part-time resident does reside there
  • Water, cable, or electric hook-up/work order less than 60 days old
  • Water, cable, or utility bill less than 60 days old
  • Mail from a financial institution less than 60 days old
  • Mail from a federal, state, county, or city governmental agency less than 60 days old

Where Can I Buy Medical Marijuana in Tampa?


Once you have your card, there are plenty of state-approved dispensaries in Tampa where qualified patients can purchase medical marijuana.

Here are a few great options:

  1. 1. VidaCann - 2007 West Kennedy Blvd Tampa, FL 33606
  2. 2. AltMed MüV – 2617 West Kennedy Blvd Tampa, FL 33609
  3. 3. Liberty Health Sciences - 2605 West Swann Ave. Tampa, FL 33609
  4. 4. Curaleaf – 6421 North Florida Ave Tampa, FL 336045
  5. 5. Surterra Wellness – 4306 South Dale Mabry Hwy Tampa, FL 33611
  6. 6. Trulieve – 3126 West Gandy Blvd Tampa, FL 33611

You can find a complete, up-to-date listing of state-approved dispensaries with this search tool sponsored by the Florida Office of Medical Marijuana Use (OMMU).


Florida Medical Marijuana Card FAQs


How much does a Florida medical marijuana card cost?


There are three costs associated with obtaining a medical marijuana card in Florida:

1. Initial Medical Marijuana Doctor Appointment

The cost of the first consultation is $199 for new patients.

2. Application Fees

The fee for a new application is $75. Renewal applications are also $75. Online fee payments are subject to a $2.75 convenience fee.

3. Doctor Recertification Fees

Patients must obtain certification from a medical marijuana doctor every seven months. The fees for recertification visits is $99.


How do I renew my medical marijuana card?


Patients or caregivers must submit an annual renewal application 45 days before the card's expiration date. The application can be submitted online or by mail.


How often do I need to see my medical marijuana doctor?


The Florida Department of Health requires patients to be re-certified by a medical marijuana doctor every 210 days or seven months.


Where can I use my medical marijuana in Florida?


You can only consume medical marijuana on private, non-federal property that's out of public sight.

You cannot use medical marijuana on or in:

  1. Public transportation
  2. Public places
  3. Place of employment (unless permitted by employer)
  4. State correctional facilities
  5. Federal property such as parks, museums, etc.
  6. Preschool, primary, or secondary school grounds
  7. School buses
  8. Vehicles
  9. Aircraft
  10. Motorboats

Can I travel with my medical marijuana in Florida?


You can drive with medical marijuana products in Florida, but you cannot use medical marijuana products while operating your vehicle.


Can I Travel With My Medical Marijuana Outside of Florida?


Cannabis is still considered an illegal, Schedule I substance by the federal government. Therefore, it is illegal to travel to another state with medical marijuana, even if it is legal in that state.


Can I use my Florida medical marijuana card in another state?


Only Florida residents can buy and possess medical marijuana in Florida. Some states do recognize Florida medical marijuana cards, however. It's best to research medical marijuana reciprocity laws before you travel to another state.


Medical Marijuana Card Tampa, Fl | The Sanctuary
8270 Woodland Center Bvld
Tampa, FL 33614
Phone: (813) 519-5354


Directions to Our Tampa, FL Office


From St. Petersburg, Florida, USA


Get on I-175 W 1 min (0.3 mi) Head south on 5th St S toward 4th Ave S 436 ft Turn right onto Delmar Terr S 499 ft Take the ramp to I-275 0.2 mi Take I-275 N and FL-589 Toll N to W Waters Ave in Town 'n' Country. Take exit 6A from FL-589 Toll N 23 min (23.9 mi) Merge onto I-175 W 0.5 mi Take the exit onto I-275 N toward Tampa 16.5 mi Use the right 2 lanes to take exit 39 toward FL-589 Toll N 0.5 mi Keep left, follow signs for FL-60 W/Clearwater 2.1 mi Keep right to continue on Exit 3, follow signs for FL-589 Toll N/Veterans Expressway/County Rd 576/Memorial Hw /Eisenhower Blvd/Air Cargo 0.9 mi Keep left, follow signs for FL-589Toll N/Veterans Expwy and merge onto F -589 Toll N Toll road 3.1 mi Take exit 6A for Waters Ave/County Rd 584 Toll road 0.3 mi Keep right at the fork and merge onto W Waters Ave Toll road 220 ft Follow W Waters Ave to your destination in Egypt Lake-Leto 3 min (1.3 mi) Merge onto W Waters Ave 1.2 mi Turn right onto Woodland Center Blvd 292 ft Turn right 82 ft Turn right Destination will be on the left 115 ft

From Land O' Lakes, Florida, USA


Get on FL-568 Toll W in Cheval from Land O' Lakes Blvd and FL-597 S 11 min (7.0 mi) Head northwest on Bell Lake Rd toward Land O' Lakes Blvd 157 ft Turn left onto Land O' Lakes Blvd 2.2 mi Use the right 2 lanes to turn slightly right onto FL-597 S 4.3 mi Use the right lane to take the Veterans Expwy ramp to FL-589 Toll S/Tampa Int'l Airport/Clearwater Toll road 0.5 mi Follow FL-568 Toll W and FL-589 Toll S to W Waters Ave in Town 'n' Country. Take exit 6A from FL-589 Toll S 11 min (10.8 mi) Merge onto FL-568 Toll W Toll road 2.9 mi Merge onto FL-589 Toll S Toll road 4.0 mi Keep left to stay on FL-589 Toll S Toll road 3.1 mi Take exit 6A toward W Waters Ave Toll road 0.8 mi Keep left at the fork, follow signs for Temple Terrace and merge onto W Waters Ave Toll road 180 ft Follow W Waters Ave to your destination in Egypt Lake-Leto 4 min (1.3 mi) Merge onto W Waters Ave 1.2 mi Turn right onto Woodland Center Blvd 292 ft Turn right 82 ft Turn right Destination will be on the left 115 ft

From Palm Harbor, Florida, USA


Head west on Florida Ave toward Omaha St 3 s (52 ft) Take Tampa Rd and W Waters Ave to Woodland Center Blvd in Egypt Lake-Leto 35 min (17.1 mi) Turn left at the 1st cross street onto Omaha St 0.7 mi Turn left onto Tampa Rd Pass by PNC Bank (on the right in 1.6 mi) 7.7 mi Continue onto FL-580 E/W Hillsborough Ave 1.8 mi Turn left onto Countryway Blvd 0.8 mi Turn right onto W Waters Ave Pass by Church's Chicken (on the right in 3.7 mi) 6.0 mi Continue on Woodland Center Blvd to your destination 44 s (489 ft) Turn right onto Woodland Center Blvd 292 ft Turn right 82 ft Turn right Destination will be on the left 115 ft


Conclusion


Medical marijuana now offers Tampa residents more value than ever. Procedures and laws are subject to change, however. The Florida Office of Medical Marijuana Use (OMMU) has the most up-to-date information for prospective and current medical marijuana patients.