What is a Medical Marijuana Card?
Medical marijuana cards are state-issued permits for residents that classify them as eligible patients if they have a qualifying condition.
How Do I Qualify?
The Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program (MMCP) recognizes the following qualifying conditions:
AIDS
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
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 (PTSD)
Sickle cell anemia
Spasticity
Spinal cord disease or injury
Terminal illness
Tourette syndrome
Traumatic brain injury
Ulcerative colitis
How Do I Apply for a Medical Marijuana Card?
Step 1: Visit a Certified Physician
Establish a relationship with a physician who holds an active Certificate to Recommend (CTR) from the State Medical Board of Ohio. An in-person or telemedicine visit is required at least once per year. Use the CTR Physician Search to find a certified doctor. If approved, the physician will create your profile in the Patient & Caregiver Registry.
Step 2: Complete Registration & Pay the Fee
After your physician creates your profile, you'll receive an email to log in to the Ohio Patient Registry. Complete your application and pay the registration fee.
Step 3: Find a Dispensary
Once you receive your Patient & Caregiver Registry card, you may purchase medical marijuana from a licensed Ohio dispensary. View the Map of Ohio Medical Marijuana Dispensaries for locations near you.
Are There Any Age Limitations?
Applicants must be 18 years or older. Minors may also qualify but require a parent or legal guardian to act as a caregiver.
What Doctors Should I Contact?
A physician must be certified with the State Medical Board of Ohio to recommend medical cannabis. Find one using the CTR Physician Search.
How Do I Use My Medical Marijuana Card?
Once you have your card, find an Ayr Dispensary near you to make your first purchase from a licensed dispensary in Ohio.
What Are the Benefits of Having a Medical Marijuana Card?
Exempt from Ohio's 10% recreational excise tax
Higher purchase and possession limits
Access to stronger or medical-only products
Access for patients under 21
Potential employment protections
Reciprocity while traveling (varies by state)
Priority access at some dispensaries
Physician oversight and treatment guidance