Arizona recognizes the following as qualifying conditions to obtain a medical marijuana license:

• Alzheimer’s disease
• Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis/Lou Gehrig’s Disease
• Cachexia or wasting syndrome
• Cancer
• Crohn’s disease
• Glaucoma
• HIV/AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome)
• Hepatitis C
• Severe pain
• Seizures characteristic of epilepsy
• Muscle spasms characteristic of multiple sclerosis
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

*As of 2024 Anxiety is not a qualifying condition for medical marijuana.

Once a physician diagnoses a patient with a qualifying condition and completes the physician certification form, fill out an application with the state. Start by filling out the ADHS Individual Licensing Portal. You will need a valid driver’s license or Arizona state ID to prove residency. The Arizona Department of Health Services (AZDHS) will approve or deny your application within 10 days of receiving a complete application.

The registration fee is $150 for the initial card and $150 for renewal every two years. Patients in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) qualify for a discounted rate of $75. For minor patients, the application fee is $350, which includes a caregiver. For adult patients, a caregiver application costs an additional $200.

Caregivers must be at least 21 years old, have no felony convictions, and assist a certified patient licensed by the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS). The application process includes:

• Providing proof of Arizona residency.
• Using the Designated Caregiver Checklist to gather required documentation, such as the patient’s application ID number.
• Completing the Medical Marijuana Caregiver Attestation Form.
• Undergoing a compulsory criminal background check and submitting fingerprints.

Custodial parents or legal guardians are required for patients under 18. Caregivers can assist up to five patients at a time and must pay a $150 identification card fee, which expires annually. Renewal applications should be submitted at least 30 days before expiration. Fees are non-refundable, and applicants will be notified via email of their application status or if resubmission is necessary.

To renew your Arizona medical marijuana card through FadeMD, you’ll need to schedule a renewal appointment with a physician. They can confirm that you still need medical cannabis for your qualifying condition and help you with the renewal process. We will remind you when it’s almost time for your renewal appointment, or you can reach out to our Customer Service Department so we can assist you and apply a renewal discount for you.

In Arizona, both medical cannabis patients and caregivers are allowed to possess up to 2.5 ounces every two weeks. The state has clear guidelines for cultivation, stating that designated caregivers authorized to cultivate can grow up to 12 plants in an enclosed, locked facility, except when transporting plants during a move.

Arizona is expected to address at least two marijuana-related ballot measures in 2024. One of these on the ballot is the Arizona Firearm Ownership for Medical Marijuana Patients Initiative, which would allow medical marijuana cardholders to legally obtain and own firearms. This initiative highlights the intersection of gun rights and medical marijuana use, navigating complex legal landscapes.