NuggMD Patient FAQs — Florida

NuggMD Florida connects prospective patients with state-licensed medical cannabis doctors so you can get your required medical evaluation quickly and easily.

Individuals must obtain a recommendation from a qualified physician, then be entered into the Medical Marijuana Use Registry with a patient ID number. Applications are submitted to the Office of Medical Marijuana Use with proof of residency and a 2x2 photo.

Florida requires a valid government-issued Florida ID or driver's license to obtain a medical cannabis card.

Seasonal residents can provide a utility bill from the last two months plus one of: voter registration, financial institution mail, property tax bill, government mail, or mortgage/lease agreement.

Only doctors licensed by the Office of Medical Marijuana Use are permitted to certify medical marijuana patients.

No. Only doctors can recommend medical marijuana in Florida.

NuggMD Florida offers one of the lowest rates to see a Florida state-licensed physician, and even better value for your renewal.

The fee for a medical marijuana card in Florida is $75. This is separate from the cost of your medical evaluation.

Florida ruling 64-4.011 states that all Florida caregiver and patients must possess a Medical Marijuana Use Registry card.

Yes. Florida does not prohibit individuals with criminal records from becoming medical marijuana patients.

You should discuss this with your probation officer before applying, as approval varies by individual officer.

Florida residents with qualifying medical conditions are eligible to apply for the state's medical marijuana program.

Qualifying conditions include cancer, glaucoma, HIV/AIDS, epilepsy, Crohn's disease, multiple sclerosis, PTSD, Parkinson's disease, ALS, comparable conditions, terminal conditions, and chronic nonmalignant pain from qualifying conditions.

The Florida MMJ constitutional amendment allows its state-licensed weed doctors to certify medical conditions of the same class of the specific qualifying conditions.

You might be. Florida's OMMU includes 'Medical conditions of the same kind or class as or comparable to the others listed.'

Cannabis, whether medical or recreational, remains federally illegal. This status prohibits health insurance from covering medical cannabis as treatment.

Currently, the only way to access legal cannabis in Florida is by having a medical marijuana card.

Patients can see a doctor for a medical cannabis evaluation through NuggMD in as little as 15 minutes. Once your application is submitted, the state will notify you of its status between 7 and 21 days.

Online applications take about 10 business days, while mail submissions take 12-15 business days.

Yes. You can choose any state-licensed, qualified practitioner for renewal.

NuggMD offers Florida medical card renewal evaluations at a discount, so you save more when you come back to (or switch to) NuggMD Florida.

Florida medical marijuana cards are usually valid for one year. The expiration date will be printed right on the ID.

Caregivers and qualified patients can email flmmcp@veritecs.com or call (800) 808-9580.

With NuggMD, you are ONLY charged for your evaluation if you are approved.

You'll only be charged if you're approved for your medical marijuana certification. If not, your evaluation is free! There is a $10 fee if you cancel before your evaluation. Refunds are available within 30 days of evaluation.

In addition to dried flower, concentrates, and topicals, Florida medical marijuana patients may purchase lozenges, gummies, baked goods, chocolate, and drink powders.

Yes, you can legally smoke medical cannabis.

Individuals must be 18 to purchase medical cannabis in Florida. Minor patients are not permitted to purchase cannabis and it must be done by their designated caregiver.

Qualified patients can fill orders at licensed medical marijuana treatment centers after their physician inputs the order into the Registry.

Physicians can add edibles to existing certifications by request without requiring re-certification.

Edibles in Florida may not contain more than 200mg of THC per package and no more than 10mg of THC per serving.

Purchasing limits for smokable cannabis flower is 2.5 ounces allotted every 35 days and a possession limit of no more than 4 ounces at any given time.

Florida medical marijuana patients do not pay taxes on their medical marijuana purchases.

For smokable cannabis, patients can purchase 2.5 ounces every 35 days and possess up to 4 ounces. Non-smokable limits are set by physicians.

No, it is illegal in Florida to gift any amount of medical cannabis.

No. Medical marijuana must be consumed in private places in Florida, like your home.

No. Recreational cannabis is illegal and medical cannabis must be consumed privately.

Cannabis should be in a sealed container or the vehicle's trunk during transport in Florida.

Yes. Only state-licensed dispensaries can deliver, and you need a valid medical marijuana ID.

This depends on each state's reciprocity rules. Check with your destination state.

No, Florida does not have reciprocity for out-of-state medical marijuana patients.

Florida's MMJ legislation does not legalize the cultivation of marijuana for personal use.

Your Florida medical cannabis card expires one year from the date of issuance.

Yes. Under Florida law, cities can ban cannabis businesses.

Visit the Florida Department of Health's website for more information.

Any Florida resident over the age of 21 who agrees in writing to assist in the use of medical cannabis by qualified patients, passes a background check unless the caregiver is a close relative of the patient, and has completed a caregiver certification course is allowed to become a caregiver.

You must be over 21 and a permanent resident. The patient's healthcare provider adds you to the patient's profile in the Registry, after which you receive an email to complete your application.

Yes, but they must have a parent or guardian acting as a caregiver.

Yes, but you must apply separately as both a patient and a caregiver.