Apply for Your Florida Medical Marijuana Card
Make an Appointment with a Licensed Medical Marijuana Doctor in Jacksonville, FL and get Approved TODAY!
Limited Time Pricing:
Initial Evaluation: $129 (reg $199)
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Call or text us: (904) 204-0361
Online Appointments to Renew are Available
The Sanctuary Wellness Institute in Florida is committed to helping our clients with every step of the Florida medical marijuana card application process.
Medical marijuana doctor evaluations are available through The Sanctuary. Certified Florida doctors can evaluate your qualifying conditions and issue you a cannabis use certificate. When it comes time for your 7-month recertification, The Sanctuary can help you renew your medical marijuana card online.
No prior evaluation is required to meet with our certified physician. Call us today at (904) 204-0361 to schedule your appointment.
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Florida legalized the use of medical marijuana in 2014 and expanded its provisions to allow for full potency cannabis in 2016. Since then, the market has expanded dramatically and thousands of Jacksonville residents can now use cannabis to treat a wide range of medical conditions.
Before you can buy medical marijuana in Jacksonville, you must first obtain a medical marijuana card from the Florida Department of Health. To help you navigate this new healthcare journey, we'll explain how to get your card and answer some frequently asked questions.
In Florida, three factors determine whether you qualify for medical marijuana:
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Florida medical marijuana cards expire a year after being provided. Up to 45 days before their expiration, patients can renew their cards. You won't be able to use the card if you don't do this because the state will mark it as delinquent. You have the option of online or postal MMJ card renewal.
Florida patients are required by law to schedule a recertification appointment with a medical marijuana physician every seven months or 210 days. Both in-person and online consultations are available.
To renew your Florida medical marijuana card, follow these steps:
Usually, it takes the OMMU 10 business days to review online applications after they receive them.
To begin, you'll need medical documentation from your primary care physician detailing your condition.
The first step is to schedule an appointment with a Florida medical marijuana doctor, which you can do through The Sanctuary. If you meet the criteria, your licensed doctor will submit your information to the Florida Department of Medical Marijuana Use Registry, which will issue you a medical marijuana recommendation.
Once your doctor has added you to the state’s registry, you will receive an email with instructions for logging into the state’s patient portal, where you can apply for a card and pay the $75 fee.
The OMMU is in charge of issuing MMJ cards in Florida. A Florida medical marijuana card can only be applied for by Floridians who meet the state's requirements.
Under-18 applicants must name an adult caregiver in both their application and MMUR. Only caregivers are permitted to buy medical marijuana products for minors.
In order to be eligible to receive an official Florida medical marijuana card, you must be diagnosed with one of the following qualifying conditions:
Only 2.5 ounces of smokable marijuana can be bought and kept at one time by medical marijuana users. If your physician feels you require more, he or she may send an OMMU Request for Exception Form on your behalf.
Patients are not permitted to use medical marijuana in public, but non-smoking, low-THC products are permitted. Additionally, patients and caregivers are not allowed to distribute their medical marijuana to anyone else.
Last but not least, getting a Florida MMJ card does not allow you to grow your own medical cannabis.
Applicants for Florida MMJ cards must be residents of Florida, either full-time or part-time. Full-time residents must show a valid Florida driver's license or state ID card. The state will not accept any other proof of residency when applying as a full-time resident.
If a full-time resident applies online, the registry will check their driver's license or state ID with the DMV. If applying on paper, full-time residents must still submit a copy of their Florida driver's license or state identification card.
A temporary resident in Florida is defined as someone who:
Temporary residents must provide any two of the following documents:
Once you have your card, you can purchase medical marijuana from one of the many state-approved dispensaries in Jacksonville. Below are some examples of trusted dispensaries:
This search tool, sponsored by the Florida Office of Medical Marijuana Use, provides a comprehensive, up-to-date list of state-approved dispensaries (OMMU).
In Florida, there are three fees involved with obtaining a medical marijuana card:
1. Initial Medical Marijuana Doctor Consultation
For new patients, the initial consultation costs $199, but through The Sanctuary, these consultations only cost $129!
2. Application Charges
A new application will cost $75. Renewal applications cost $75 as well. A $2.75 convenience fee is applied to online payments.
3. Recertification Fees for Doctors
Every seven months, patients must receive certification from a medicinal marijuana doctor. Recertifying your card through the Sanctuary costs just $99!
Patients and caregivers must submit an application for annual renewal 45 days before their card's expiration date. The application can be mailed or submitted online.
Patients must be re-certified by a medical marijuana doctor every 210 days, or every seven months, according to the Florida Department of Health.
Prospective medical marijuana patients in Florida must attend an in-person consultation with a doctor to get approved for medical cannabis use. However, existing patients can schedule telehealth appointments to renew their MMJ cards.
Once you submit your application for a Florida medical marijuana card, it usually takes the state about 10 to 14 days to process it. If they approve your application, you will receive your medical cannabis card within one to two weeks.
No–only patients with state-issued medical marijuana cards may gain entry to Florida’s licensed dispensaries.
Yes, Florida residents suffering from anxiety are eligible for medical cannabis treatment, since anxiety is one of the state’s qualifying conditions. As long as a Florida medical marijuana doctor diagnoses you with anxiety, you’ll be able to apply for an MMJ card.
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