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- Pay only $149 for your appointment — and get your money back if not approved!
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How to Get a Georgia Medical Marijuana Card Online
1
Book an Appointment with Leafwell
Speak to a Leafwell healthcare provider to get approved for a Georgia medical card.
During your appointment, the healthcare provider will ask questions based on your medical history to determine if medical marijuana is a good choice for you.
The consultation costs $149. You’ll get your money back if you’re not approved.
2
Get Approved for Medical Marijuana
If approved, you and the provider must sign a waiver.
Your provider will then send your information to the Georgia Low THC Oil Registry.
3
Connect with the State of Georgia
The Georgia Low THC Oil Unit will process your application within seven to 10 business days and contact you if additional documentation is required.
4
Pick Up Your Medical Marijuana Card
You’ll receive a call within 2-3 weeks when your MMJ card is ready to be picked up.
You must then arrange a time to pick up your card at one of the State of Georgia’s 18 Public Health offices and pay the $25 state fee.
Georgia medical marijuana cards are valid for two years.
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In 2015, then-Governor Nathan Deal legalized medical marijuana when he signed House Bill 1, the Haleigh’s Hope Act, into law.
The act specifically legalized the possession of up to 20 fluid ounces of low-THC oil for patients diagnosed with at least one qualifying medical condition.
Several expansions to the act increased the list of qualifying conditions that make Georgians eligible for a medical marijuana card.
A significant milestone occurred in 2019 when Governor Brian Kemp signed Georgia’s Hope Act into law, allowing in-state production, manufacturing, and dispensing of low-THC oil.
Now, Georgians that qualify can purchase select low-THC products in the form of oral capsules, sublinguals, and topicals, from licensed dispensaries.
Benefits of Having a Medical Card in Georgia
Applying for a Georgia medical marijuana card is the only way state residents can legally purchase and consume select low-THC products.
Recreational sales and home cultivation of cannabis remain illegal under Georgia law.
Qualified patients may not purchase cannabis flower, edibles, or vaporizer cartridges at this time.
Eligibility Requirements
Georgia residents at least 18 with at least one qualifying condition may be eligible to apply for a Georgia medical marijuana card.
First, they must register for a consultation with a Georgia-licensed medical marijuana doctor and get approved.
Can Minors Get a Medical Card in Georgia?
Minors can get a medical card in Georgia.
According to the Georgia Department of Public Health, parents or legal guardians of a minor patient diagnosed with at least one qualifying condition may apply for a low-THC Oil Registry card.
A child’s parents or legal guardians may apply for separate cannabis oil identification cards.
Caregivers
Georgia defines a caregiver as a parent, guardian, or legal custodian of an individual under 18 or the legal guardian of an adult.
To serve as a medical marijuana patient’s caregiver in Georgia, you’ll need to provide the following information to the certifying physician:
- Full name
- Current address and phone number
- Email address
Caregivers must pay a nonrefundable $25 fee when picking up their card from the public health office.
Medical Conditions
In Georgia, the following conditions may qualify you for a medical marijuana recommendation:
- AIDS/HIV
- Alzheimer’s Disease
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
- Autism/Asperger Syndrome
- Cancer
- Crohn’s Disease
- Chronic Pain, Muscle Pain and Other Types of Pain
- Disorders of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
What You’ll Need to Apply
Your physician will electronically submit your application to the Georgia Department of Public Health.
The application comprises a low-THC oil waiver and a physician certification form. Both the patient and the physician must sign the waiver.
Please ensure you come to your physician’s appointment prepared with all of the following patient information:
- Full name and birth date
- Current address and phone number
- Email address
- Caregiver information (if applicable)
- Medical records
Patients will also need $25 for Georgia’s nonrefundable fee when they pick up their MMJ card.
Costs
Online consultations with a Leafwell healthcare provider are $149.
You’ll get your money back if you’re not approved.
The state also charges a nonrefundable $25 fee when you pick up your card from one of the state’s public health offices.
Medical Marijuana Reciprocity
Georgia does not have reciprocity with other states. However, according to the Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission, Georgia recognizes out-of-state medical patients who have been in the state for fewer than 45 days and possess a valid registration card issued by another state that allows the same possession of low THC oil.
There are several states and territories that also recognize out-of-state medical marijuana cards:
- Arizona
- Arkansas *
- Hawaii *
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Michigan (at the dispensary’s discretion)
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey *
- New Mexico
- Oklahoma *
- Puerto Rico
- Rhode Island
- U.S. Virgin Islands *
- Utah * (up to two 21-day periods in a calendar year)
- Washington, D.C.
*Visitors must complete a visiting patient application with the state program.
States that have recreational cannabis for adults 21 and older but do not accept out-of-state cards include:
- Alaska
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Illinois
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Minnesota (currently only tribal dispensaries)
- Missouri
- Montana
- New York
- Oregon
- Vermont
- Washington
Where to Buy Medical Marijuana in GA
There are several licensed dispensaries operating in Georgia:
Trulieve
Botanical Sciences
Cultivation
Cultivation of cannabis is not permitted under Georgia law, including for medical marijuana patients with valid medical cards.
Georgia Medical Marijuana Laws to Know
Here are some important Georgia medical marijuana laws to know:
- Medical cannabis in Georgia is limited select low-THC products containing no more than 5% THC.
- Recreational cannabis is not legal in Georgia.
- Growing marijuana is illegal, even for medical cardholders.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Georgia Medical Marijuana certificate and card cost?
An online consultation for a Georgia medical marijuana card costs $149 with Leafwell. Patients will also pay a separate $25 card fee when picking up their Low THC Oil Registry Card from the county public health office.
Here’s an overview of the fees:
- $149 Initial certificate from Leafwell
- $149 Renewal certificate from Leafwell
- $25 State card fee*
The consultation fee includes a 2-year certification, and you’ll only be charged if approved. Plus, now you can sign up with a friend and each save 10% on your consultation with Leafwell.
*State fees are not included with Leafwell fees and are paid directly to the state.
What medical conditions qualify for a Medical Marijuana Card in Georgia?
In Georgia, the following conditions may qualify you for a medical marijuana certificate and card:
- AIDS
- Alzheimer’s Disease
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), aka Lou Gehrig’s Disease
- Autism spectrum disorder (must be severe if patient is under 18)
- Cancer (end-stage or when treatment produces related wasting illness or nausea and vomiting)
- Crohn’s Disease
- Epidermolysis bullosa
- Intractable pain
- Mitochondrial Disease
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Peripheral neuropathy
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) (must be at least 18 years old)
- Seizure disorders (including those caused by epilepsy and head trauma)
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Tourette Syndrome
- Admittance into a hospice program, either inpatient or outpatient
How often do I need to renew my Georgia Medical Marijuana Card and can I do it online?
Georgia medical marijuana certificates are valid for two years and can be renewed online.
A renewal consultation with Leafwell costs $149, and you’ll only be charged if approved. Plus, when you use Leafwell to renew your certificate, we’ll send you a reminder email one month before your certification is due to expire to make sure you avoid a lapse in coverage.
Here’s a summary of the renewal process:
- Sign in to Leafwell, or if you’re new to Leafwell, register as a renewal patient here.
- Get approved and receive your certificate and waiver via email.
- You must sign the waiver in the presence of a notary.
- Send a copy of the notarized waiver back to Leafwell via email: documents@secure.leafwell.com.
- The state will process your approval within 7-10 business days and reach out if additional documentation is required.
- You will receive a call when your medical card is available for pickup from an arranged public health office. This may take up to 2-3 weeks.
How old do I have to be to apply for a Medical Marijuana Card in Georgia?
You must be at least 18 years old to apply for a medical marijuana card in Georgia.
Minor patients may apply with consent from a custodial parent or legal guardian.
Caregivers must be at least 18 years old.
How do I apply for the state program in Georgia?
Getting Your Georgia Medical Marijuana Card
- Once approved, you will receive an email with your physician’s certificate and the Low THC Oil waiver.
- You must sign the waiver (not the certificate) in the presence of a notary. You can also use an online notary service:
- Send a copy of the notarized waiver back to Leafwell via email: documents@secure.leafwell.com.
- The Leafwell physician will submit your application to Georgia’s Low THC program on your behalf.
- Your application will be processed within 7-10 business days.
- If additional documentation is required to process your application, state staff will contact you directly.
- You will receive a call when your card is ready for pickup, typically 2-3 weeks after your physician enters you into the registry,
- Pay the $25 fee and pick up your card from the closest of the 18 Public Health offices that distribute Low THC Oil Cards.
You can check the status of your Low THC Oil Card here.
Can I be/have a caregiver for a medical marijuana patient in Georgia?
Yes, medical marijuana patients in Georgia can have a caregiver.
Caregiver Requirements:
- Legal guardian(s) of an adult with one or more qualifying conditions specified in the law.
- Parents or legal guardians of a minor child with one or more qualifying conditions specified in the law.
- If there is more than one parent or legal guardian, each may apply for a separate card.
- A patient may have a maximum of two caregivers and each will receive a Low THC Oil Registration Card.
- $25 nonrefundable fee.
Here’s how the caregiver process works:
- After approval, the Leafwell physician will enter the patient’s and caregiver’s information into the Georgia Low THC Oil Registry.
- A Low THC Registry Card will be issued to the patient and caregiver and sent to the closest county Public Health Office for pickup.
- The patient and caregiver will be notified when the cards are ready for pickup (within 2-3 weeks) and pay $25 for each Low THC Registry Card.
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