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The Sanctuary Wellness Institute is dedicated to supporting medical cannabis patients in Florida. We guide clients through every step of acquiring a Florida medical marijuana card.
The Sanctuary provides medical marijuana doctor assessments. Our licensed doctors in Florida can review your qualifying condition(s) and, if appropriate, certify you for cannabis usage. Every twelve months, your MMJ card must be renewed. When it comes time to renew your card, you can consult one of our doctors online.
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Florida legalized medicinal cannabis in 2014 with the Compassionate Care Act. Since then, the industry has flourished, and thousands of Tampa residents now have access to cannabis for the holistic treatment of qualifying medical conditions.
Before you buy medicinal marijuana in Tampa, you have to obtain a medical marijuana card issued by the Florida Department of Health. To help you navigate this new healthcare journey, we'll explain the procedure for receiving your card and address some commonly asked questions.
Eligibility for medical marijuana in the state of Florida depends on three key factors:
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Florida medicinal marijuana cards are valid for one year after they are issued. Patients can renew their cards up to 45 days before they expire. If you don't do this, the state will classify your card as delinquent, and you won't be allowed to use it. You may renew your MMJ card online or by mail.
Every seven months or 210 days, Florida patients are obliged by law to arrange a recertification visit with a medical marijuana physician. There are both in-person and online consultations available.
Follow these steps to renew your Florida medicinal marijuana card:
The OMMU typically reviews online applications within 10 business days of receiving them.
First, you must obtain medical documents attesting to your qualifying condition(s) from your primary care doctor.
Next, you must make an in-person appointment with a Florida medical marijuana doctor. The Sanctuary can help connect you with a doctor from Florida’s medicinal Mariuana Use Registry and get your appointment scheduled. If you have a qualifying ailment, your physician will add your information to the Florida Department of Medical Marijuana Use Registry, thereby officially recommending you for medicinal marijuana. You will subsequently be given a patient identification number.
Finally, you will receive an email with instructions for accessing the patient portal, where you may fill out an MMJ card application and pay the $75 fee.
In Florida, the OMMU is in charge of providing MMJ cards. Floridians who match the state's qualifications can apply for a Florida medicinal marijuana card.
Applicants under the age of 18 must specify an adult caregiver in both their application and MMUR. Only caregivers are authorized to purchase medicinal marijuana for minors.
To be eligible for an official Florida medical marijuana card, you must be diagnosed with one of the qualifying conditions listed below:
Medical marijuana users can only purchase and possess up to 2.5 ounces of smokable marijuana at a time. If your doctor believes you need more, he or she may submit an OMMU Request for Exception Form on your behalf.
Patients are not authorized to consume medicinal marijuana in public, but they are permitted to use non-smoking, low-THC products. Furthermore, patients and caregivers are not permitted to distribute medicinal marijuana to anyone else.
Finally, obtaining a Florida MMJ card does not allow you to cultivate your own medicinal cannabis.
Visit the Office of Medical Marijuana Use.
Call (813) 519-5354 with any questions and to schedule your evaluation!
Applicants must be full-time or part-time residents of Florida to be eligible for a Florida MMJ card. A valid Florida driver's license or state identification card is required for full-time residents. When applying for a medical cannabis card as a full-time resident, the state will not accept other forms of proof of residency.
If a full-time resident applies online, the registry will check to confirm they have a driver's license or state ID with the DMV. Full-time residents must present a copy of their Florida driver's license or state ID card when applying on paper.
A temporary resident is defined by law as someone who:
Temporary residents must provide copies of any two of the following documents:
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:
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).
In Florida, there are three charges involved with acquiring 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 fee payments.
3. Doctor Recertification Fees
Every seven months, patients must receive recertification from a medicinal marijuana doctor. Recertifying your card through the Sanctuary costs just $99!
Patients and caregivers must submit an application for their MMJ cards' yearly renewal 45 days before the cards' expiration date. This application can be mailed or filed online.
Patients must be re-certified by a medical marijuana doctor every 210 days, or seven months, according to the Florida Department of Health.
Medical marijuana can only be consumed on private, non-federal land that is not visible to the public.
Medical marijuana cannot be used on or in:
You must be a Florida resident and have at least one of the state’s qualifying conditions to be eligible for a state-issued medical marijuana card.
The state of Florida typically processes new medical marijuana card applications within 10 business days and issues new MMJ cards within two to three weeks of the patient’s approval.
Only Florida residents are permitted to purchase and possess medicinal marijuana in Florida. However, some states do recognize Florida medicinal marijuana cards and allow Florida residents to use them at their dispensaries. Before traveling to another state, it’s advisable to investigate their medicinal marijuana reciprocity statutes.
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