Qualifying conditions in Utah

State-run pharmacy system. Electronic verification at point of sale. No home cultivation. 30-day supply limit. 15+ qualifying conditions including chronic pain, cancer, PTSD, epilepsy, ALS, Crohn's.

How to apply in Utah

1
See a Qualified Medical Provider
Visit a QMP registered with the Utah Center for Medical Cannabis. The provider must evaluate your qualifying condition in person or via telehealth.
2
Register through the EVS
After the QMP recommends you, register through Utah's Electronic Verification System (EVS). Submit your recommendation, valid Utah ID, and the $15 fee (electronic card) or $30 (physical card).
3
Purchase from a licensed pharmacy
Utah uses medical cannabis pharmacies (not dispensaries). Bring your card and ID. Products include capsules, tablets, concentrates, topicals, and flower for vaporization.

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Utah Medical Cannabis

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Costs in Utah

State application fee: Free
Renewal fee: Free
Physician evaluation: $150–$300
Card validity: 12 months

Reduced fees may be available. Reduced fees for patients on government assistance

Timeline

See a Qualified Medical Provider: 1 day
Register through the EVS: 1 day
Purchase from a licensed pharmacy: 7 days

Renewal

Medical cannabis cards in Utah are valid for 12 months. The renewal fee is Free.

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Questions people in Utah ask

Does Utah have a medical marijuana program?: Yes. Utah voters approved Proposition 2 in November 2018. The legislature subsequently passed the Utah Medical Cannabis Act (HB 3001) in a special session. The program is managed by the Utah Department of Health and Human Services, Center for Medical Cannabis.
What conditions qualify for medical cannabis in Utah?: Qualifying conditions include HIV/AIDS, Alzheimer's, ALS, cancer, cachexia, chronic pain lasting more than two weeks, persistent nausea not from pregnancy, Crohn's or ulcerative colitis, epilepsy or seizures, multiple sclerosis, PTSD, autism, and a terminal illness with a life expectancy under six months.
How much does a Utah medical cannabis card cost?: The state electronic card costs $15 per year. The physical card costs $30. Qualified Medical Provider (QMP) visits typically cost between $150 and $250. Cards are valid for one year in most cases, or six months for new patients or certain conditions.