An Ohio Medical Marijuana Card is used to demonstrate that your name has been added to the Ohio Medical Marijuana Registry by a certified physician. With this card, you can:
1. Buy marijuana from dispensaries
2. Possess marijuana in the State of Ohio
3. Consume marijuana in the State of Ohio
Getting your Ohio Medical Marijuana Card is easy! Just follow these steps: 1. Book an appointment at OhioMarijuanaCard.com to see a certified physician via Telemedicine. a) Complete the Patient Intake Form b) Make Payment c) Submit Documentation verifying your qualifying condition d) Submit your ID for the state registry 2. Once approved, activate your Ohio Medical Marijuana License with the state registry. It's that simple!
Ohio Marijuana Card cannot guarantee approval of your medical marijuana card. A certified medical marijuana doctor must decide whether a patient will receive a recommendation following an examination. However, we will do whatever possible to help you get approved, including a second opinion from our medical director.
The Ohio Medical Board has approved 29 conditions for treatment with medical marijuana. Click here for the list of all qualifying conditions.
Currently, insurance does not cover cannabis consultations. We're hopeful that this will change in the future!
A medical marijuana patient caregiver is someone registered with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy to help a patient with an active medical marijuana card. They can purchase, possess, and administer medical marijuana. Caregivers need to pass a background check, which takes 4-5 weeks, and activate their State License. Minors must have a caregiver who is their parent or court-appointed guardian. You can have up to two caregivers, but if you are a caregiver with your own medical marijuana card, you can't have another caregiver for yourself.
Your status as a medical marijuana patient is between you, your marijuana doctor, and your other prescribing physicians. Your employer will only know you have a card if you tell them. If you work at a job that regularly tests for THC, you'll want to discuss your intention to use medical marijuana with your employer.
For most medical marijuana patients in Ohio, the main consequence of having a marijuana card is feeling your best through the healing powers of natural medicine!
Yes, your employer can drug test you for THC even if you have a medical marijuana card. Ohio law does not protect medical marijuana patients from employee drug testing. It's up to each employer to decide if they will accept your medical marijuana approval as an exemption to their drug testing policies. Be open about your intentions to use medical cannabis and assure your employer that you will not be impaired by THC during work hours. Remember, medical-grade CBD does not have the psychoactive effects of THC.
Due to federal restrictions, it is illegal for an individual to hold both a CCW and a medical marijuana card in the state of Ohio. While the database for CCWs and the medical marijuana program's Patient Registry system are not cross-referenceable, when purchasing a firearm an ATF form must be filled out. This includes Question 11-E
A doctor’s recommendation is what you receive once you are approved for medical marijuana and are able to use it legally. It is what the doctor enters into the OARRS site notifying the state and dispensaries you are eligible for medical marijuana. A medical marijuana ID/card itself is an ID needed to purchase cannabis.
If you have an upcoming appointment within the next 90 days, your card will not be made until after the appointment.
Plastic cards are not always printed the day they are activated, and they can take up to 5 business days to be printed. After we print it, please expect another 5-10 days for mail time depending on USPS.
Your card needs to be registered and paid for with the state registry before you will receive your plastic card. Please make sure your card is paid for and activated with the state. The $20 for the plastic card is not the same as the state fee to the state registry.
Once you have obtained a medical marijuana recommendation from a certified doctor and activated your State License, you'll be able to purchase a variety of cannabis products at any of the licensed dispensaries located throughout the state of Ohio.
Ohio medical marijuana dispensaries offer a wide range of products! You can find dried flower in various strains, vape cartridges and pens, edibles like gummies, chocolates, and pastries, topicals such as soothing gels, lotions, and patches, tinctures, concentrates for dabbing, and more. The inventory is always expanding, so check specific dispensary menus for the latest offerings.
Yes, as of 2025, adults 21 and older can legally grow marijuana at home in Ohio. This was made possible after voters approved Issue 2 in November 2023, which took effect in December 2023.
You need to renew your medical marijuana card every year. This involves a two-step process: seeing a certified physician and renewing your state license.
Your privacy is our top priority! We ensure all your medical marijuana information is kept confidential. Only your recommending physician, dispensaries, and the Ohio Board of Pharmacy have access to the Ohio Board of Pharmacy's Patient Registry system. No information is shared unless you request it and complete a release form.