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Get a Medical Marijuana Card Near You in Newark, OH

New Patients Only $149

Renewals Only $99

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4 Payments of $37.25 for New Patients and $24.75 for Renewals.

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Medical Marijuana Doctors at The Sanctuary Wellness Institute

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Since 2019, the Sanctuary Wellness Institute has assisted tens of thousands of patients with obtaining medical marijuana cards and accessing the care they need.

The Sanctuary helps Ohio residents get medical marijuana cards, beginning with an evaluation by one of our certified physicians.

Our phone team is ready to answer your questions and ensure that you have all of the information you need to apply for an MMJ card. Call us at 484-346-5140 to schedule an evaluation today.

How to Get a Medical Marijuana Card in Newark, Ohio

Step 1 is to book an appointment with your SWI medical marijuana doctor

Schedule an Evaluation with One of Our Certified Physicians

Book online or call us at 484-346-5140 to schedule an appointment with one of The Sanctuary’s licensed medical marijuana doctors.

Step 2 is to meet with your SWI medical marijuana doctor

Activate Your Card

Create an account on the Ohio Medical Marijuana Registry's website and activate your MMJ card. The state charges a nominal one-cent fee.

Step three: Visit dispensary near you to obtain medical marijuana product

Print or Download Your Card

Once you activate your card, you'll be able to instantly save or print it from your registry profile page.

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Ohio Medical Marijuana Qualifying Conditions

To qualify for a medical marijuana card in Ohio, you must be diagnosed with one of the state's qualifying conditions. Those conditions are as follows:

  • AIDS
  • Alzheimer’s disease
  • Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
  • Cachexia
  • Cancer
  • Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE)
  • Crohn’s Disease
  • Epilepsy or another seizure disorder
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Glaucoma
  • Hepatitis C
  • Huntington’s disease
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

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Medical marijuana card cost in Newark, Ohio

Ohio Medical Marijuana Card Cost

New
Renew
Medical Marijuana Certificate
$149
$99
Additional State fee
$0.01
$0.01
Total
$149.01
$99.01
New Renew
Medical Marijuana Certificate $149 $99
Additional State fee $0.01 $0.01
Total $149.01 $99.01

How to Register with the State for Medical Marijuana in OH

  1. Navigate to the email account associated with the profile your recommending physician set up in the Patient & Caregiver Registry.
  2. Open the email with the subject line "ACTION NEEDED: Ohio MMCP Registry - Account Registration," then click the link from the Patient & Caregiver Registry.
  3. Create your password and confirm your time zone to log in to your registry profile.
  4. Verify that the details of your registry profile are correct. If there are any inaccuracies, contact your recommending physician and ask them to fix them.
  5. On your registry profile, click the red button labeled "ACTIVATE CARD" to activate your card.
  6. Agree to the legal statements and click "Continue."
  7. Click the button labeled "DOWNLOAD" to save your card to your computer or mobile device

Where Can I Buy Medical Marijuana in Newark, Ohio?

There are over 100 marijuana dispensaries operating in the state of Ohio. As a registered patient or caregiver, you can buy oils, tinctures, capsules, tablets, edibles, sublingual products, topicals, patches, plant material, and metered oils and solids. Each cardholder is allowed to purchase up to a 90-day supply of medical marijuana products at once. Some of the best dispensaries in Newark, Ohio include:

  1. Sunnyside - Newark, OH
  2. Zen Leaf - Newark, OH

About Ohio Cannabis Program

House Bill 523, which was enacted in 2016, legalized medical marijuana for Ohio residents with qualifying conditions and established the Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program. To obtain a medical card, a patient must receive a recommendation from a certified physician and then register with the OMMR.

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How to Renew Your Card in Ohio

Patients in Ohio must renew their medical marijuana cards each year. To renew yours, follow the steps below:

  1. Schedule Your Renewal Appointment with the Sanctuary: Book online or call us at 484-346-5140 to schedule an appointment with the Sanctuary doctor who issued your original recommendation.
  2. Renew Your Card: Renew your MMJ card on the OMMR’s website. The state charges a nominal one-cent renewal fee.
  3. Print or Download Your New Card: Once your card is renewed, you'll be able to instantly print or download it.

How to Become a Medical Marijuana Caregiver in Ohio

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Registered caregivers in Ohio purchase, transport, and administer medical cannabis to minors and patients who are not able to themselves. Caregivers must be at least 21 years old, and they can each care for up to two patients.

To become a caregiver in Ohio, follow the steps below:

  1. Join the Patient & Caregiver Registry: Get registered in the Patient and Caregiver Registry by the physician who recommended medical marijuana for the patient you plan to care for.
  2. Submit Your Application: Submit your application to become a caregiver through the MMCP’s website. The state charges a nominal one-cent fee.
  3. Receive Approval: Once your application is approved, you'll be able to purchase, possess, and administer medical marijuana to the patient(s) in your care.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Sanctuary Wellness Institute can help you connect with an Ohio medical marijuana doctor. Call 484-346-5140 to schedule an online appointment with a licensed physician today.

Yes, Ohio medical marijuana evaluations can be completed in person or via telemedicine.

Minors in Ohio can be eligible for medical marijuana, but they cannot purchase it themselves. Instead, eligible minors must authorize a caregiver (usually a parent or legal guardian) to obtain medical cannabis on their behalf.

No, anxiety does not make you eligible for medical marijuana in Ohio.

No, you cannot obtain an MMJ card for depression in Ohio.

While it may not take you long to complete and submit your application for an Ohio medical card, you are unlikely to receive the card that same day. The state typically takes two to three weeks to review applications.

In Ohio, adults over the age of 21 can purchase recreational cannabis without an MMJ card, but you cannot buy medical cannabis without one.

Issue 2 allows Ohio residents over the age of 21 to cultivate up to six cannabis plants each (with a maximum of twelve per household).

Ohio does not accept out-of-state MMJ cards.

Whether you can use your Ohio medical card in another state will depend on that state's reciprocity laws. Some states accept MMJ cards from other states, while others don’t.

In Ohio, patients and caregivers who wish to register or renew their cards must pay a nominal one-cent fee. This excludes the cost of your doctor's evaluation.

Yes, Ohio residents who’re 21 and older can purchase and possess recreational marijuana.

To renew your Ohio medical marijuana card, you must first schedule a renewal evaluation with your original doctor, which can be done through The Sanctuary. After your doctor has updated your recommendation in the OMMR, you can then renew your card online using your registry account.

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