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Medical Marijuana FAQs

Helpful Answers About Florida’s Medical Marijuana Program, Patient Eligibility, Certifications, Renewals, and Care at An Oz. of Wellness Healthcare

What is the official website of the state of Florida for Medical Marijuana?

The Office of Medical Marijuana Use is the official department in the state of Florida and the following is the link for the latest information: https://knowthefactsmmj.com/know-the-facts/

What are the current dispensaries in the state of Florida?

Here is a link to all the official dispensaries in the state of Florida which are called Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers "MMTC": https://knowthefactsmmj.com/mmtc/

Isn’t marijuana classified as a Schedule I drug?

Yes. Despite being legal in 30 states the federal government has classified marijuana, even medical marijuana, as a Schedule I Controlled Substance. There is currently an effort to reclassify marijuana as a Schedule 3 drug, which would, among other things, permit more extensive medical marijuana research .

Which physicians are allowed to recommend the use of medical marijuana?

Only Qualified Physicians can recommend the use of medical marijuana to their patients. Qualified Physicians are persons holding an active unrestricted license as an allopathic or osteopathic physician who have complied with Florida’s statutory education requirements.

How do I become a Qualified Patient?

In order to qualify for the use of medical marijuana you must be a Florida full time or seasonal resident, suffer from one or more qualified conditions, have your condition certified by a Florida physician qualified to make medical marijuana recommendations (hereafter Prescriptions) enter your information in the state’s Medical Marijuana Use Registry and receive your Medical Marijuana ID Card. Our office can assist you at each stage of the process.

What is a seasonal Florida resident?

A seasonal resident resides in Florida for a period of at least 31 consecutive days in a calendar year maintains a temporary residence in Florida returns to his or her jurisdiction of permanent residence at least one time during each calendar year and is registered to vote or pay income tax in another jurisdiction.

What are the state’s qualifying conditions?

Patients in Florida may treat the following conditions with medical marijuana: i) Cancer; ii) Epilepsy; iii) Glaucoma; iv) Positive status for HIV; v) AIDS; vi) PTSD; vii) ALS; viii) Crohn’s disease; ix) Parkinson’s disease; x) MS; xi) Other medical conditions of the same kind or class as or comparable to those described above; xii) Any terminal condition; or xiii) Chronic non-malignant pain.

If I have my Medical Marijuana ID Card may I smoke cannabis flower or use product purchased on the black market?

No. Even if you have your Medical Marijuana ID Card Florida law currently prohibits the smoking of cannabis flower or consuming medical marijuana from a source other than a licensed Medical Marijuana Treatment Center.

What if I am pregnant?

If you are pregnant you may only receive a recommendation for low-THC cannabis which contains 0.8 percent or less of THC and more than 10% of CBD weight for weight.

How much of a supply can my physician recommend and how often do I need to see my physician before I can receive a new certification?

You may not receive a certification providing for a supply covering more than three 70-day periods and must be re-evaluated by your physician every 210 days before you can receive a new certification