Get Your Medical Marijuana Card in Cleveland Today

Medical Marijuana Legalization:

• 2016: Governor John Kasich signed House Bill 523, legalizing medical cannabis in Ohio.
• Early 2019: The Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program (OMMCP) became fully operational, setting rules for cultivation, patients, and caregivers.

Qualifying Conditions:

• 26 medical conditions qualify patients for medical marijuana use, as determined by OMMCP, the state medical board, and the Ohio Board of Pharmacy.

Consumption Methods:

• Smoking cannabis is prohibited. Approved methods include edibles, oils, vaporizing, concentrates, topicals, and tinctures.

Fee for Medical Marijuana Card:

• March 4, 2024: The patient registration fee dropped from $50 to just one cent.

Recreational Cannabis:

• November 2023: Ohio passed Issue 2, allowing adult-use cannabis for residents 21 and older.
  
• December 7, 2023: Ohioans can legally possess up to 2.5 ounces of cannabis and 15 grams of extracts.
  
• Summer 2024: Adult-use cannabis sales are expected to begin.

In Cleveland, individuals with the following conditions can apply for a medical marijuana card:

• AIDS
• Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
• Alzheimer’s Disease
• Cachexia
• Cancer
• Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy
• Crohn’s Disease
• Epilepsy Or Another Seizure Disorder
• Fibromyalgia
• Glaucoma
• Hepatitis C
• Huntington’s Disease
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome
• 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
• Spasticity
• Spinal Cord Disease Or Injury
• Terminal Illness
• Tourette Syndrome
• Traumatic Brain Injury
• Ulcerative Colitis

• Possession Limits:
  • Medical marijuana cardholders in Cleveland can possess up to a 90-day supply of cannabis.
  • Recreational users are limited to 2.5 ounces at a time.
    
• Cultivation:
  • Medical cardholders can grow up to 6 cannabis plants per person.
  • Households with multiple adults can grow up to 12 plants in total.
  • Plants must be for personal use and cannot be sold or distributed.

1. Get Your Recommendation Letter
   Consult with a certified doctor in Cleveland. If you qualify, you’ll receive a recommendation letter by email.
2. Register with the Cleveland Cannabis Control Program
   Use your recommendation to create a profile on the Patient & Caregiver Registry. You’ll need:
   • A government-issued ID
   • Proof of Cleveland residency
     After submitting, verify your account and details.
3. Pay the Fee & Get Your Card
   Complete your registration by paying the fee. You’ll receive a digital card via email that you can use immediately to buy medical cannabis at licensed dispensaries in Cleveland and Ohio.