A medical marijuana card (MMC) is issued by the state of Ohio and can only be used in the state. Obtaining a medical card is a simple and straightforward process that is uniformly applied by all medical doctors in the state certified and approved to make recommendations for patients to use medical marijuana.
Qualifying Conditions
The use of medical marijuana is reserved for specific qualifying conditions identified by the state. By law, specific conditions make a patient eligible to receive a medical card in Ohio.
Conditions listed under the state law include epilepsy, PTSD, arthritis, migraines, ALS, cancer, and chronic pain. There are numerous other medical and psychological conditions that are also eligible.
Additionally, conditions that are “of the same kind or class” may also be considered eligible. To determine eligibility based on psychological or medical conditions, patients must first see a certified and approved medical marijuana doctor.
Age Considerations
Patients of different ages can obtain a medical card. Patients under the age of 18 must have the consent of a parent or a responsible adult caregiver. Patients over the age of 18 do not need a caregiver or adult to obtain an MMJ card.
Residency
Each state issues residents a state-based MMC. Most states that have medical marijuana programs do not accept medical marijuana cards from other states, but there are some exceptions.
If you are planning on traveling out of state, it is important to understand that medical marijuana laws are not universal. Check current laws before attempting to transport medical marijuana across state lines as there may be significant legal considerations.
