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Legal Status

Medical Program

Possession Limits

Medical patients

Limited

56 g poss. limit

113 g/30-day period

Recreational users

Illegal

State Taxes

Medical patients

0%

Recreational users

N/A

Cultivation

Cultivation

How to Get a Medical Marijuana Card in Utah

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1BOOK AN APPOINTMENT

Schedule an appointment to see a licensed medical marijuana doctor in Utah through Veriheal at a time that is most convenient for you. Consult with a doctor for 10-15 mins to evaluate your ailments, and ask any questions you may have about medical marijuana treatment.

Do not hesitate to reach out if you need assistance with getting an appointment set, our team would be more than happy to help.

2CONSULT WITH A DOCTOR

Consult with a doctor for 10-15 mins to evaluate your ailments, and ask any questions you may have about medical marijuana treatment. After the appointment is complete, the patient needs to register with the state and submit their medical card application online. Once submitted, the doctor is notified and will issue a recommendation for medical cannabis treatment. The patient returns to their profile to pay the $15 state application fee and submit an online application to the state.

3GET APPROVED

The state will process the patient’s application and will issue the card and email the patient a copy of their medical cannabis card. Once you have your card in hand, you can begin purchasing from dispensaries.

In Utah, patients will need to re-certify their license annually by seeing a licensed QMP (Qualified Medical Professional) again. Veriheal will get in touch with you when your certification is approaching its expiration to help you set up a renewal consultation.

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Just So You Know...

  • You can book a combo consultation with a friend or family member and you EACH get $10 off your appointment.
  • If you are not approved for a Utah medical cannabis card by a doctor for whatever reason, we issue a refund in FULL.
  • Your recommendation is valid for 1 year in Utah and you will need to re-certify your license with another appointment when it expires.

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Utah's Cannabis Program - Quick Stats

Total Number of Medical Marijuana Patients:

77,518

This number represents 2.13% of Utah's total population.

Number of Licensed Dispensaries:

14

Utah medical marijuana patients may purchase up to 113 grams over a 30-day period.

Range of Medical Marijuana Products Available:

Flower for vaporizing only, tablets, capsules, concentrated oils, and topical preparations

Smoking of cannabis is not permitted but patients may purchase a medical cannabis to vaporize.

Average Price of Medical Marijuana Products:

About $10.04 per gram

A high-quality ounce of cannabis in Utah costs approximately $281.

Number of Licensed Cultivators and Processors:

8

Home cultivation of medical marijuana is not permitted in Utah.

Annual Revenue from Marijuana Sales:

$140 million (2023)

Medical cannabis purchase are not subject to taxation in Utah.

The Status of Cannabis Legalization in Utah

In recent Utah cannabis news, House Bill 204 was heard by state legislators. This bill seeks to protect parents’ right to be part of Utah’s medical cannabis program. Additionally, House Bill 72 seeks to allow medical cannabis pharmacies to deliver medical cannabis to qualified, state-registered patients.

Utah’s statewide medical cannabis program was voted into law in 2018, and the state has finally opened all 14 cannabis dispensaries outlined in Prop 2. 

For now, the more than 2,800 registered cardholders in the statewide medical cannabis program are beholden to only a handful of dispensaries. The upside to the downside of limited dispensaries is that Utah allows the sale of cannabis in several forms including tablet, capsule, concentrated oil, liquid suspension, topical preparation, transdermal preparation, gelatinous cube, Unprocessed cannabis flower in a blister pack containing no more than one gram of flower pods in each individual blister, and wax or resin. 

As state and federal laws continue to change from year to year on medicinal and recreational cannabis use, assuredly Utah will be modifying its program as patients and citizens demand Utah keep up with what they promised. 

Possession of Medical Cannabis Prior to 2021

Prior to January 2021, under Utah law, patients meeting certain criteria outlined in the Medical Cannabis Act may legally possess medical cannabis without a medical cannabis card. Compliance with the Utah Medical Cannabis Act may not protect patients from liability for violations of federal law or the laws of other states. Questions regarding this provision of the law are best answered by an attorney who can provide legal counsel specific to an individual’s situation.

Medical marijuana Patients 18 and older, a parent or legal guardian of a minor patient, and designated caregivers may purchase medical cannabis. Each must have a Utah medical cannabis card.

Utah Medical Marijuana Qualifying Conditions

According to the state, medical cannabis in Utah is also available to allow residents who suffer from “pain lasting longer than two weeks that is not adequately managed, in the qualified medical provider’s opinion, despite treatment attempts using conventional medications other than opioids or opiates or physical interventions” or have “a rare condition or disease that affects less than 200,000 individuals in the U.S., as defined in federal law, and that is not adequately managed despite treatment attempts using conventional medications (other than opioids or opiates) or physical interventions.”

Conditions qualifying patients for medical cannabis under the Utah Medical Cannabis Program include:

Along with having qualifying medical conditions, a patient applying for the medical cannabis program in Utah must prove their residency with a valid driver’s license or current state identification card. The annual card registration fee is $50 and must be paid when approved. 

If you don’t have one of the qualifying medical conditions listed, your certified physician can appeal to the Compassionate Use Board if they feel your condition can benefit from the use of medical marijuana. 

Laws for Registered Caregivers

Utah has set up a caregiver application process completely online, beginning with the registered patient designating a caregiver on their application. After a caregiver has been named, they must prove they are a Utah resident with a valid driver’s license or current state identification card. The caregiver must also undergo a background check to be approved for the Guardian Card. Once approved, a caregiver license fee of $68.25 must be paid. If the caregiver has two patients, the secondary license is only $15.

Possession and Cultivation

Utah has specific possession laws regarding medical cannabis, reporting a patient is not allowed “more than 113 grams of unprocessed cannabis (raw bud or flower in blister packs),” or “more than 20 grams of total composite THC in all other medicinal dosage forms. There is absolutely no cultivation of cannabis allowed in Utah. 

Application Process for a Medical Marijuana Card in Utah

The application process for any Utah resident looking for a Medical cannabis patient card must be done by completing the following steps: 

  • First, you’ll need to meet with a qualified medical provider (QMP) registered with the state of Utah to evaluate your medical condition. Luckily Veriheal can provide you with one so you won’t have to locate a qualified provider yourself. Remember: Don’t start your application process without meeting with your QMP first. 
  • Next, go to id.utah.gov and create a Utah ID account. This account allows you to access different state applications all in one place. Here you’ll be able to start your application inside the electronic verification system (EVS). Your QMP will be able to issue your medical cannabis recommendation once your EVS profile is created. There’s a $15 application fee to send the application online to the Utah Department of Health (UDOH).
  • After the Utah Department of Health receives and later reviews the application there is a 15 day turnaround time from the date the application is submitted for approval or denial if the patient is 21 years of age or older. The Compassionate Use Board will review applications for patients under 21 years of age and adult patients without a qualifying condition. The turnaround time for those applications are 90 days or less from the date the application is submitted.
  • When the application is approved the Utah Department of Health will email your medical cannabis card. 
  • After receiving your card you’ll be able to legally purchase medical cannabis products in Utah. To buy marijauna from a medical cannabis pharmacy you need to have your cannabis card along with a valid photo ID such as a driver’s license, state ID or passport.

How to Renew Your Utah Medical Marijuana Card with Veriheal

To renew your Utah medical marijuana card through Veriheal, 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.

How Long Does a Medical Marijuana Card Last in Utah?

Your first medical marijuana card in Utah will be valid for 90 days. Your second and third renewals are good for 6 months. After that, future renewals will be needed annually.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a medical marijuana card cost in Utah?

The cost for the medical marijuana evaluation and approval with Veriheal is $199, with a full refund if not approved. Additionally, the state of Utah charges an annual registration fee of $50 when approved.

You must be at least 18 years of age and be able to prove your residency in the state of Utah with a current driver’s license or state identification card and have one of the qualifying conditions from which Veriheal provided physicians are allowed to approve patients for.

A medical cannabis cardholder visiting from another state may use medical cannabis in Utah as long as the patient has one of the qualifying conditions listed in Utah law and possesses medical cannabis in the Utah’s legal medicinal dosage form and amount.

No, home cultivation of medical cannabis is not permitted under Utah’s cannabis program.

The qualifying conditions for medical marijuana use in Utah include: HIV, Alzheimer’s disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, cancer, cachexia, persistent nausea that is not significantly responsive to traditional treatment (except nausea caused by pregnancy, cannabis-induced vomiting syndrome, or cannabinioid hyperemesis syndrome), Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, epilepsy, debilitating seizures, multiple sclerosis, debilitating muscle spasms, PTSD (provided certain conditions are met), autism, a terminal illness (with six months or fewer remaining), a condition resulting in an individual receiving hospice care, and chronic pain (provided that certain conditions are met). Patients may also petition the “compassionate use board” to become a qualifying patient for other conditions.

Utah does not list anxiety as a qualifying condition for medical marijuana use.

While medical marijuana is typically a preventative factor for registering a gun, this is not the case in Utah. Because the Utah Medical Marijuana Act has a clause that says the law enforcement can’t go after medical marijuana users who own guns, it’s safe to say that having a medical cannabis card in Utah means you can still own a gun

Data Last Updated 03/04/2024

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