The Ohio Medical Marijuana Registry Guide [2024]

You will need to provide our Ohio medical marijuana doctor with your email and proof of Ohio residency. With those details, they can create your profile on the Ohio Medical Marijuana Registry. Examples of acceptable proof of Ohio residency could include:

• Ohio driver’s license
• Ohio identification card issued by the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV).
• Or any other form of identification approved by the Board of Pharmacy to prove Ohio residency.

The Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program (OMMCP) does not issue physical med cards. So, you must download the digital version from your patient registry account once you complete your registration. Then, you can present the digital version, or if you like, a printed version of your medical card, to OH dispensary agents when you buy MMJ.

To access your Ohio medical marijuana card:

1. Visit the Ohio Medical Marijuana Registry and log in to your patient account.

2. On the home page, navigate to the Card tab of the Registry Details section to access your medical card.

3. Finally, click DOWNLOAD to save a digital copy of your Ohio MMJ card or print it out.

Voila! You just downloaded your Ohio medical marijuana card from the Registry.

The Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program does not send patients reminders to renew their MMJ cards anymore. Thankfully, we notify our patients when the renewal window opens and before their med cards lapse.

You can begin your Ohio medical card renewal 30 days before your card expires. And renewing your med card is just as easy as getting it for the first time.

1. Start by scheduling an appointment with one of our Ohio medical marijuana doctors.

2. Next, visit the Ohio Medical Marijuana Registry website and log in to your account.

3. Navigate to the Card tab of the Registry Details section and click on the RENEW CARD button.

4. Follow the renewal process and pay the annual fee for your Ohio medical card.

5. Now, you can access your new medical marijuana card with a new expiration date.

6. Finally, click DOWNLOAD to print or save your Ohio medical card.

Great! You completed the renewal process for your Ohio medical card.

It costs $0.01 in government fees annually to renew your medical marijuana card in Ohio.

Before you can register as a caregiver in Ohio, you must satisfy the following requirements:

• You must be at least 21 years old. However, if you are the parent of a qualifying minor and you are below 21, then you may serve as their caregiver.
• You must be a resident of Ohio.

Moreover, the Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program must confirm your eligibility before you receive your caregiver card. The review begins once you activate or renew your registration and pay for your caregiver card.

Also, a physician with a CTR must link you to your patient before you can apply for the caregiver card. So, the first step to becoming a caregiver is to have your patient request the recommending doctor to add you as their designated caregiver.

The recommending doctor will need your email and proof of residency so they can register you on the Caregiver Registry. For instance, your Ohio driver’s license or Ohio ID issued by the BMV.

Once the Ohio medical marijuana doctor creates your profile, you will receive an email from the Registry with a prompt to set up your account. Now you can follow the steps below to complete your caregiver registration.

1. Click the link in the email and set up your password.

2. Log into your Caregiver Registry profile.

3. Next, select ACTIVATE CARD under the Card tab of the Registry Details section.

4. Click ACCEPT once you review the legal statements, and select PROCEED TO PAYMENT to continue to the payment page.

5. Next, enter your payment information and pay for your medical card to initiate the review process by the Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program.

6. Once the check is complete, you will get an email notifying you whether you qualify as a caregiver. If you pass the review process, head to your Caregiver Registry account and download your caregiver card.

The Ohio caregiver card allows you to buy and possess medical marijuana for your patient. But you must adhere to the caregiver rules below:

1. You must register with the Ohio Medical Marijuana Registry to serve as a caregiver.

2. Caregivers cannot serve more than two patients.

3. Recommending physicians cannot serve their patients as caregivers.

4. You must provide your medical card and identification before entering any dispensary in Ohio.

5. You cannot exceed the purchase limits imposed by the OMMCP.

6. It is illegal to grow medical marijuana or manufacture medical marijuana extract.

7. Your caregiver card is non-transferable.

8. You can only buy medical marijuana from licensed dispensaries in Ohio.

9. Also, ensure you carry your medical card every time you have medical marijuana on you.

10. You must not exceed the possession limits for medical marijuana.

11. Ensure you store your patient’s cannabis in a secure location.

12. The medical marijuana you buy should remain in its original dispensing package or a container provided by a dispensary.

13. It is against the rules to possess or administer medical marijuana on federal property or in federal buildings.

14. Do not accept payment or compensation for services rendered as a caregiver. But you can receive reimbursement for expenses you incur while you serve as a caregiver.

15. You must dispose of medical marijuana in your possession within seven days of the expiration of your medical card or your patient’s medical card.

Getting an MMJ card in Ohio is a 100% online process. Yes, you can even get a marijuana recommendation online. With Quick Med Cards, you can get your cannabis recommendation after a brief video call with one of our physicians.

And you can complete your med card registration on the Ohio Medical Marijuana Registry on your phone. Would you like to get started? Then schedule an appointment with one of our Ohio medical marijuana doctors today!

As of March 4th, 2024, the registry fee has dropped from $50 to $0.01. This is in an effort to fully eliminate the registry fee in the future.

Besides the state medical card fee, you will also have to pay a fee for a consultation with an Ohio medical marijuana doctor. Quick Med Cards is the cheapest provider in the state. And it costs between $45 to $149 for your cannabis recommendation.

Smoking medical marijuana at home is the most appropriate and safe option. That way, you avoid unnecessary attention and the possibility of breaking any laws.

Some public spaces allow the consumption of MMJ. But you should keep off locations that do not condone its use. Most importantly, do not smoke or possess medical marijuana on federal property or buildings. Doing so violates the Ohio medical marijuana rules and could result in penalties.

You can have as much as a 90-day supply of medical marijuana, which translates to roughly 9 ounces of cannabis flower. But you cannot buy an entire 90-day supply in a day.

The Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program split the 90-day limit into two 45-day periods called fill periods. So, within a 45-day fill period, you can buy as much as 4.5 ounces of cannabis flower. Therefore, you can buy as much as 4.5 ounces of cannabis flower in one day from a dispensary in Ohio. But if you purchase that much cannabis, you will have to wait until the next 45-day fill period to buy more.

Unfortunately, Ohio medical marijuana laws do not offer employment protection for individuals with a medical card.

Businesses can reject job applicants because of cannabis use. And your employer can penalize you by suspending or firing you when you test positive for marijuana and fail a drug test. So, it is wise to understand your organization’s specific rules on any potential repercussions of a failed drug test.

The Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program does not send physical cards to qualifying patients. Once you pay for your medical card on the Ohio Medical Marijuana Registry, it will be available for download.

You can find your Ohio medical card under the Card tab of the Registry Details section of your patient registry profile.

Most patients find our Ohio Medical Marijuana Registry Guide comprehensive. Still, you are always welcome to engage our helpful customer care team–we are here to assist until you get your med card.

But if any issues persist, we recommend contacting the Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program. Their toll-free helpline is 1-833-4OH-MMCP (1-833-464-6627). Or, you can reach the OMMCP through their contact form, highlighted in our resource section below.

The cost of medical cannabis in Ohio varies depending on the dispensary you visit and the type of medical marijuana you purchase. Popular forms of medical marijuana include flower, vaporizers, concentrates, edibles, tinctures, and topicals.

Generally, cannabis flower can cost around $21 for 2.83 grams and $284 for an ounce. And you can expect to pay $24 for vaporizers, $22.40 for concentrates, and $14 for edibles. Tinctures usually cost around $33 each, while topicals are around $10 each.

A pack of gummies with 100mg of THC from a dispensary in Ohio could cost as low as $19.

Still, the price may be lower or higher depending on the dispensary you visit, the number of gummies, and the brand you purchase.