Is Medical Marijuana Legal In Ohio?
With the overwhelming evidence supporting medical marijuana's potential to improve the qualify of life for Ohio residents, state lawmakers passed House Bill 523 in the summer of 2016. The passage of this law made medical marijuana legal everywhere across the great State of Ohio, and it established the rules governing the Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program (OOMCP).
What Conditions Qualify For A Medical Marijuana Card In Ohio?
The Ohio Medical Board has approved the use of medical marijuana to help treat and alleviate the symptoms associated with a variety of medical conditions and ailments. In total, there are currently 21 conditions eligible for treatment with medical marijuana, and the State Medical Board is currently considering adding anxiety and autism spectrum disorder as qualifying conditions in Ohio's medical marijuana program. Final decisions for anxiety and autism are expected to be made on June 12, 2019.
The current list of the qualifying conditions includes:
I Have A Qualifying Medical Condition, How Do I Get Approved For An Ohio Medical Marijuana Card?
If you are currently living with one of the conditions listed above, then you are eligible for treatment with medical marijuana in Ohio. However, before you can walk into dispensaries and purchase medical marijuana, you will need an Ohio medical marijuana card. The easiest way to obtain one is to schedule an evaluation with a medical marijuana doctor. Dr. Hill acquired his Certificate to Recommend medical marijuana in March of 2019.
What Is An Ohio Medical Marijuana Card?
An Ohio medical marijuana card is simply the patient identification card that you will receive from the State Board of Pharmacy once you've been registered as a medical marijuana patient in the state of Ohio. With your card in hand, you'll have all of the legal rights and benefits granted to patients under the State's medical marijuana laws. An Ohio medical marijuana card provides you with the following benefits:
If you are living with a qualifying condition, or you believe you have one of the conditions listed above, then you'll need to schedule an appointment with a certified medical marijuana doctor to obtain your Ohio marijuana card. At the appointment, you and the doctor will discuss your medical condition(s) and treatment history. It is REQUIRED by the doctor for you bring any relevant medical records documenting your qualifying condition. By bringing your medical records to the appointment, you significantly increase the likelihood of receiving a recommendation from the doctor. Medical records can NOT be more than six months old.
Assuming the doctor is able to confirm your qualifying condition, you'll receive a signed recommendation following your appointment. The doctor's signed recommendation will then be submitted to the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy. You will receive an email from a "no-reply-pmpaware" email address where you will submit the $50 registration fee to the Board of Pharmacy. After your submission, you will create an account in the Patient Registry and will be able to download your official Ohio medical marijuana card.
What Should I Bring?
With the overwhelming evidence supporting medical marijuana's potential to improve the qualify of life for Ohio residents, state lawmakers passed House Bill 523 in the summer of 2016. The passage of this law made medical marijuana legal everywhere across the great State of Ohio, and it established the rules governing the Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program (OOMCP).
What Conditions Qualify For A Medical Marijuana Card In Ohio?
The Ohio Medical Board has approved the use of medical marijuana to help treat and alleviate the symptoms associated with a variety of medical conditions and ailments. In total, there are currently 21 conditions eligible for treatment with medical marijuana, and the State Medical Board is currently considering adding anxiety and autism spectrum disorder as qualifying conditions in Ohio's medical marijuana program. Final decisions for anxiety and autism are expected to be made on June 12, 2019.
The current list of the qualifying conditions includes:
- AIDS
- Amyotrophic Lateral Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Cancer
- Chronic traumatic Encephalopathy
- Crohn's Disease
- Epilepsy or Another Seizure Disorder
- Fibromyalgia
- Glaucoma
- Hepatitis C
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Pain That Is Either Chronic and Severe or Intractable
- Parkinson's Disease
- Positive Status for HIV
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Sickle Cell Anemia
- Spinal Cord Disease or Injury
- Tourette's Syndrome
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Ulcerative Colitis
I Have A Qualifying Medical Condition, How Do I Get Approved For An Ohio Medical Marijuana Card?
If you are currently living with one of the conditions listed above, then you are eligible for treatment with medical marijuana in Ohio. However, before you can walk into dispensaries and purchase medical marijuana, you will need an Ohio medical marijuana card. The easiest way to obtain one is to schedule an evaluation with a medical marijuana doctor. Dr. Hill acquired his Certificate to Recommend medical marijuana in March of 2019.
What Is An Ohio Medical Marijuana Card?
An Ohio medical marijuana card is simply the patient identification card that you will receive from the State Board of Pharmacy once you've been registered as a medical marijuana patient in the state of Ohio. With your card in hand, you'll have all of the legal rights and benefits granted to patients under the State's medical marijuana laws. An Ohio medical marijuana card provides you with the following benefits:
- Ohio Marijuana Dispensary Access
- With your Ohio medical marijuana card in hand, you'll be able to access all 56 marijuana dispensaries located throughout the state and purchase medical marijuana. These state-licensed marijuana dispensaries will carry many forms of medical marijuana in varying strengths and potency. You will be able to buy products such as tinctures, oils, creams, dry flower and plant material for vaporizers, and edibles.
- With your Ohio medical marijuana card in hand, you'll be able to access all 56 marijuana dispensaries located throughout the state and purchase medical marijuana. These state-licensed marijuana dispensaries will carry many forms of medical marijuana in varying strengths and potency. You will be able to buy products such as tinctures, oils, creams, dry flower and plant material for vaporizers, and edibles.
- Legal Protection With Your Ohio Medical Marijuana Card
- Your Ohio Marijuana Card makes it easy for you to demonstrate to law enforcement that you are registered with Ohio's Medical Marijuana Control Program, and thereby allowed to possess, transport, and consume medical marijuana products.
- Your Ohio Marijuana Card makes it easy for you to demonstrate to law enforcement that you are registered with Ohio's Medical Marijuana Control Program, and thereby allowed to possess, transport, and consume medical marijuana products.
If you are living with a qualifying condition, or you believe you have one of the conditions listed above, then you'll need to schedule an appointment with a certified medical marijuana doctor to obtain your Ohio marijuana card. At the appointment, you and the doctor will discuss your medical condition(s) and treatment history. It is REQUIRED by the doctor for you bring any relevant medical records documenting your qualifying condition. By bringing your medical records to the appointment, you significantly increase the likelihood of receiving a recommendation from the doctor. Medical records can NOT be more than six months old.
Assuming the doctor is able to confirm your qualifying condition, you'll receive a signed recommendation following your appointment. The doctor's signed recommendation will then be submitted to the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy. You will receive an email from a "no-reply-pmpaware" email address where you will submit the $50 registration fee to the Board of Pharmacy. After your submission, you will create an account in the Patient Registry and will be able to download your official Ohio medical marijuana card.
What Should I Bring?
- $200.00 for the office visit. Can be cash, debit or credit (insurance companies do NOT cover anything related to medical marijuana)
- A CURRENT driver's license or state ID
- You MUST have a WORKING e-mail with a password, as this is how you will receive your Ohio medical marijuana card
- Medical records documenting proof of one of the 21 approved conditions, records can NOT be older than six months
- $50.00 for the State registration fee, this must be done with a debit/credit card as it is accomplished online