General Questions About Medical Marijuana in Florida
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How is medical marijuana or cannabis legal in Florida?
Medical marijuana is made legal in Florida by two separate laws. The first law is known as the Tenth Amendment of the United States Constitution, which guarantees states such as Florida the right to create their own laws and govern themselves according to their own constitutions.
The second law that makes medical marijuana legal in Florida is the Florida Medical Marijuana Legalization Initiative, also known as Amendment 2, which amends the Florida Constitution and gives medical patients the right to use marijuana for medical purposes, and also creates a governing body that regulates how medical marijuana is grown and distributed in Florida.
The second law that makes medical marijuana legal in Florida is the Florida Medical Marijuana Legalization Initiative, also known as Amendment 2, which amends the Florida Constitution and gives medical patients the right to use marijuana for medical purposes, and also creates a governing body that regulates how medical marijuana is grown and distributed in Florida.
Can anybody in Florida legally purchase and consume medical marijuana?
No. In order to legally purchase and consume medical marijuana in Florida the person must have one of the qualifying medical conditions as stated in Florida’s medical marijuana law, or any other medical condition that a certified marijuana doctor deems appropriate. The person then must have a marijuana evaluation conducted by a marijuana doctor who is licensed by Florida’s Department of Health to practice medicine in Florida and who is also certified by the Florida Department of Health’s Office of Compassionate Use (OCU) as a marijuana doctor. The marijuana doctor issues a certificate and enters the patient into the Compassionate Use Registry database. Only people who are registered in the Compassionate Use Registry database can purchase and consume medical marijuana in Florida.
What are the qualifying medical conditions that make a person eligible for medical marijuana in Florida?
Currently there are 12 medical conditions specifically defined in the Florida medical marijuana initiative, but the Florida marijuana law also states that any medical condition in which the medical marijuana doctor believes that the medical use of marijuana would likely outweigh the potential health risks for a patient may be used as criteria when certifying a patient for the Florida medical marijuana program.
Why can a marijuana doctor “recommend“ but not “prescribe“ medical marijuana?
A marijuana doctor cannot prescribe marijuana because prescription drugs are regulated by the federal government, and since marijuana is still considered illegal under federal law medical marijuana “prescriptions“ are not allowed. The reason that marijuana doctors are allowed to “recommend“ instead of “prescribe“ is because a recommendation is considered as freedom of speech and is protected by the First Amendment of the United States Constitution.
Medical Marijuana Doctors in Florida
Can any doctor in Florida certify a patient and register the patient in the Compassionate Use Registry?
No. In order for a doctor in Florida to certify a patient and register the patient in the OCU’s Compassionate Use Registry the doctor must complete the required training and register as a marijuana doctor with the Florida Department of Health.
Can any doctor in Florida order medical marijuana for a patient?
No. Only doctors that are actively licensed and have completed the required training can order medical marijuana for medical marijuana patients.
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Florida Cannabis Cards and Applications
What is a Florida medical marijuana card?
A Florida medical marijuana card, or cannabis card, or Compassionate Use Registry Identification Card as it is formally known, is a card that is given to medical marijuana patients in Florida that they are required to carry with them when they possess or use medical marijuana. Much like a driver’s license is needed to operate a motor vehicle, a marijuana card is needed to carry medical marijuana.
What do I need in order to be certified for Florida’s medical marijuana program?
In order to be certified for a medical marijuana card in Florida you must have medical records proving that you have a medical condition that is on the list of qualifying medical conditions, or have a medical condition that the marijuana doctor believes the patient will benefit from medical marijuana, i.e. usually medical conditions requiring pain medication. If you do not have medical records you can ask us for help with obtaining medical records. Once medical records are obtained you must schedule a marijuana evaluation.
What paperwork/forms are required to apply for the medical marijuana program in Florida?
In order to apply for a medical marijuana card in Florida you must have the following:
proof of Florida residency, i.e. valid Florida ID, diver’s license, voter ID, utility bill with same name on application
medical records proving your medical condition
signed release of information form
certification from a licensed physician registered with the Florida Department of Health’s medical marijuana program
proof of Florida residency, i.e. valid Florida ID, diver’s license, voter ID, utility bill with same name on application
medical records proving your medical condition
signed release of information form
certification from a licensed physician registered with the Florida Department of Health’s medical marijuana program
Can a minor enroll in the Florida medical marijuana program?
Yes. A minor can enroll in the Florida medical marijuana program, but must have the written consent of the parent or legal guardian, and must also get a marijuana certification from two doctors instead of one.