Florida recognizes the following as qualifying conditions:

• Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)/Lou Gehrig’s Disease
• Cancer
• Crohn’s Disease
• Chronic (nonmalignant) Pain
• Epilepsy
• Glaucoma
• HIV/AIDS
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Parkinson’s Disease
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

The state also specifies that patients qualify for certification if they have “medical conditions of the same kind or class as or comparable to those listed above,” or “a terminal condition diagnosed by a physician other than the qualified physician issuing the certification.” Additionally, “chronic nonmalignant pain caused by a qualifying medical condition, or that originates from a qualifying medical condition and persists beyond the usual course of that condition,” is also considered qualifying.

‍Schedule an appointment with a licensed healthcare provider through FadeMD evaluation, if approved, you’ll receive a medical cannabis recommendation from the doctor.

Then, complete the application for a Medical Marijuana Use Registry Identification Card with the Florida Department of Health Office of Medical Marijuana Use (OMMU), including submitting all necessary documentation and a $75 application fee.

Once approved, you can buy medical marijuana from any Florida dispensary in your area. The state will send you a physical, hard-copy medical marijuana card once your application is approved.

To become a caregiver in Florida, you must:

• Be 21 years of age or older and a Florida resident.
• Agree in writing to help with the qualified patient's use of medical marijuana.
• Be registered in the Medical Marijuana Use Registry as a caregiver for only one qualified patient, unless otherwise permitted.

A caregiver must prove their address with a valid driver’s license or state identification card, have an email address, and provide a photo. The cost of a caregiver card is $75.

To renew your Florida medical marijuana card through FadeMD, you’ll need to schedule a renewal appointment with one of our physicians. 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.

A medical marijuana card in Florida is only valid for 210 days. You will need to renew your card entirely within that timeframe. A doctor can consult with you through FadeMD’s platform to make sure your card remains valid.

You must re-certify your license/medical card every 70 days by seeing a doctor. A doctor can consult with you through FadeMD’s platform to ensure your card remains valid.A medical marijuana card in Florida is valid for 210 days. You will need to renew your card within that timeframe.

According to Florida state law, a certified physician may not issue a certification for more than three 70-day supply limits of marijuana or more than six 35-day supply limits of raw flower marijuana for smoking or vaping.

Registered patients’ daily THC doses are restricted to 60 mg for edibles; 350 mg for vaporization; 200 mg for capsules and tinctures; 190 mg for sublingual tinctures; 190 mg for suppositories; and 150 mg for topicals.

A 35-day supply limit for marijuana for smoking shall not exceed 2.5 ounces.

The Justice Department proposed a new rule to reclassify marijuana as a Schedule III drug, which would ease federal restrictions on cannabis if approved. This reclassification would not legalize or decriminalize marijuana nationwide but would place it on the same regulatory level as ketamine and anabolic steroids. Currently, marijuana is classified as a Schedule I drug, meaning it has "no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse." The proposed change would recognize marijuana as having "a moderate to low potential for physical and psychological dependence."

The proposal initiates a months-long comment and administrative period before any changes take effect. This follows President Biden's 2022 request for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Justice Department to review marijuana's classification. HHS found credible scientific evidence supporting marijuana's medical use. The notice of proposed rulemaking reflects the attorney general's agreement with HHS's recommendation. President Biden hailed the move as "monumental," emphasizing marijuana policy as a priority of his administration, which has also worked to pardon those convicted of simple possession.