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    Join the Waitlist

    Leafwell cannot currently see patients in Utah.

    We can put you on a waiting list to speak to a Utah-licensed physician in person.

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    Sign Up When The Law Changes

    Once available, you can attend and speak to your physician about your medical cannabis needs during your consultation.

Benefits of Getting an Utah Medical Card

Getting certified for medical marijuana is the only way to obtain medicinal cannabis in Utah legally.

About Medical Marijuana in Utah

Medical cannabis is legal in Utah. However, you cannot currently use telemedicine services like Leafwell to get certified online – consultations must take place in person.

Here is some recent history of medical cannabis in Utah:

  • March 2014 – House Bill 105 makes using low-THC CBD oil legal for registered patients with a physical recommendation and intractable epilepsy. However, buying the oil was still illegal
  • February 2018 – House Bill 195 was passed, which legalized the right to try and grow medical marijuana patients – for terminally ill patients only
  • November 2018 – Utah Medical Cannabis Act passed – this includes the expectation for dispensaries to open by January 2021
  • March 2020 – Utah’s Department of Health begins issuing medical marijuana cards. Qualifying MMJ patients can use their certificates to purchase medical marijuana from licensed dispensaries.

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How to Qualify

As of Summer 2023, new and existing patients must see a healthcare provider in person to obtain their medical marijuana cards. Sadly, Leafwell cannot offer a service in Utah at this time.

To apply for a medical marijuana card in Utah, you must be a legal resident of Utah.

Patients must be 21 to apply for a medical marijuana card for themselves. Minors can apply but need to apply for a Medical Cannabis Guardian Card and a Provisional Patient Card. If you are 18-20 (not a minor but not old enough to apply), you can qualify if the Compassionate Use Board recommends approval.

  1. Information for Caregivers

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    A caregiver will need to be listed on the patient’s application form for those under 18 or those who need assistance with obtaining or dosing medical cannabis.


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Possession and Growing

As an MMJ cardholder in Utah, you are permitted to possess cannabis. However, there are some strict restrictions in place.

Patients may possess a 30-day supply defined as:

  • Up to 113 grams of unprocessed cannabis (flower)
  • Up to 20 grams of total composite THC in all other medicinal dosage forms.

Available product types include:

  • Aerosols
  • Tablets
  • Capsules
  • Concentrated oils
  • Liquid suspensions
  • Transdermals
  • Gelatinous cubes
  • Wax or resin
  • Medical cannabis devices such as vape pens
  • Unprocessed cannabis flower

Smoking cannabis is illegal in Utah, even for medical reasons. However, vaporizing is acceptable. The law also prohibits any brownies, candies, cookies, or other edible products.

For the moment, a person can’t grow cannabis in Utah, even if they are a qualifying medical marijuana patient.


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Caregivers

Medical Marijuana patients in Utah can have a caregiver.

A caregiver will need to be listed on the patient's application form for those under 18 or those who need assistance with obtaining or dosing medical cannabis.

The process looks like this:

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    Current medical cannabis patient designates their caregiver online.

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    Review the EVS user guide and apply online for a medical cannabis card.

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    Pay medical cannabis card application fee online.

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    Caregiver completes background check forms.

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    Utah Department of Health (UDOH) reviews medical cannabis card applications.

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    Receive medical cannabis card and purchase medical cannabis from a medical cannabis pharmacy.

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Reciprocity

Utah recognizes out-of-state medical cards, provided the patient has a medical condition that qualifies under Utah law. While Utah acknowledges the validity of many out-of-state cards, you cannot use your out-of-state card at a dispensary. Instead, you must apply for a Non-Utah Resident Card online through the state’s Electronic Verification System.

Patients can apply for a Non-Utah Resident card two times within a calendar year. When approved, a temporary non-resident card is valid for up to 21 days.

Many other states and U.S. territories also have forms of cannabis reciprocity. They include:

*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:

Utah Cannabis Laws

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Frequently Asked Questions in Utah

How much does an Utah medical marijuana certificate and card cost?

Please note: We are currently closed in Utah, but you can join our waitlist to be notified once we are open again. We apologize for any inconvenience.

An online renewal consultation for a Utah medical marijuana card costs $125. Patients will also pay a separate $15 application fee to the Utah Medical Cannabis Program.

Here’s an overview of the fees:

  • $125 Renewal certificate from Leafwell
  • $15 State application fee*

The consultation fee includes a medical marijuana certification, and you’ll only be charged if approved.

*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 Utah?

The following conditions may qualify you for a Utah medical marijuana certificate and card:

Please note: We are currently closed in Utah, but you can join our waitlist to be notified once we are open again. We apologize for any inconvenience.

What do I need to know about applying for my medical cannabis card in Utah online?

Please note: We are currently closed in Utah, but you can join our waitlist to be notified once we are open again. We apologize for any inconvenience.

You can start the renewal process 30 days before your card’s expiration date, but you will not be issued or able to print your updated card until after your previous card has expired.

Here’s an overview of the renewal process:

  1. Log in to the EVS and update your patient status to ‘Awaiting Certification’ by verifying your profile information.
  2. Speak with a qualified healthcare provider and get approved for renewal.
  3. Get approved and your provider will submit your renewal certification to the Utah Medical Cannabis Program to complete your application.
  4. Go back to the EVS and pay the $15 fee for your digital medical card.
How old do I have to be to apply for a medical marijuana card in Utah?

You must be at least 21 to apply for a medical marijuana card in Utah. Caregivers must also be 21.

Patients between 18 and 20 and minors with parental/guardian consent may qualify if the Compassionate Use Board recommends approval (e.g. terminal or chronic illnesses).

Please note: We are currently closed in Utah, but you can join our waitlist to be notified once we are open again. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Can I be/have a caregiver for a medical marijuana patient in Utah?

Yes, medical marijuana patients in Utah can have a caregiver.

Caregiver Requirements:

  • Minimum 21 years of age.
  • The patient must have an active medical cannabis card in order to register their caregiver.
  • Must complete a background check (after application payment, the Department of Health will email the caregiver about how to begin the process).

Here’s how to apply as a caregiver:

  1. Before a caregiver begins the process to apply for a medical cannabis caregiver card, a patient must add the caregiver’s information to the electronic verification system (EVS). Review the Utah resident application guide for instructions on how to add a caregiver to a patient account.
  2. Create a Utah ID account in the Caregiver’s name if they do not already have one.
    1. A Utah ID account can be created by going to id.utah.gov.
    2. For Utah ID account creation instructions, click here.
  3. Review the caregiver EVS user guide and apply online for a medical cannabis card.
  4. Pay the medical cannabis card application fee online in the EVS.
    1. Medical cannabis card fees:
      1. Caregiver Card (primary patient initial): $68.25
      2. Caregiver Card (secondary patient initial) $15
      3. Caregiver Card (first renewal): No charge
      4. Caregiver Card (primary patient subsequent renewals): $14
    2. All applications will be complete and enter ‘Awaiting State Review” status after a caregiver has made payment.
  5. After payment, DHHS will contact caregivers using the email they have submitted in the EVS to begin the background check process.
  6. The application review process will be completed 15 days or less from the date the caregiver’s background check has cleared.
  7. If all requirements have been met, the DHHS will issue the medical cannabis caregiver card. The caregiver will receive their card via email. The caregiver can then save the card on their smartphone or print them out.
  8. Once a medical cannabis card is issued by the DHHS, a caregiver is ready to purchase product from a medical cannabis pharmacy. To purchase medical cannabis, a caregiver must bring their medical cannabis card and a valid form of photo identification, such as a driver’s license, with them to the pharmacy.
    1. Before the first purchase, a patient will need to consult with a medical cannabis pharmacist. Some pharmacies require an appointment made in advance for this consultation.
    2. A list of Utah’s 15 medical cannabis pharmacies is posted here.

State Resources:

How do I apply for the state program in Utah?

Please note: These instructions are for renewing patients as we can only certify existing Leafwell patients for renewals.

Have these supporting documents ready before you start getting your Utah medical marijuana card.

  • Debit or credit card

How to Renew Your Utah Medical Marijuana Card

Before seeing your Leafwell provider:

  1. Log in to the EVS and navigate to your patient profile.
  2. Hover over Tracking Inbox in the top left-hand corner of your screen and click Patient (not New Patient).
  3. Click your name.
  4. Scroll to the bottom of the Patient page and click the blue “Save and Submit Registration” button. Your status will change to “Awaiting Certification.”

Completing your renewal:

  1. Schedule an appointment with the same provider that initially approved you for medical cannabis.
  2. If approved, the provider will renew your certificate within the EVS. Once this has been completed, your status will change to “Awaiting Payment.”
  3. Log in to the EVS and navigate to your patient profile.
  4. Hover over Tracking Inbox in the top left-hand corner of your screen and click Patient (not New Patient).
  5. Click your name, then click the grey “Payment” tab (below the blue status bar and above your information).
  6. Ensure your browser’s pop-up blockers are disabled.
  7. Click “+New,” then “Click Here to Make Payment,” and a new window will open.
  8. Enter your payment information and submit.
  9. Once you receive a confirmation, you will be automatically redirected back to the EVS.
  10. Hover over Tracking Inbox in the top left-hand corner of your screen and click Patient (not New Patient).
  11. Click your name to view your profile, where your status will have changed to “Renewal Completed” or “Awaiting State Review.” If your status is “Renewal Completed” or “Awaiting State Review,” you are finished and waiting for the state to approve your card. Wait for your confirmation email that your card has been renewed.