Medical Marijuana Card Information
We Proudly Recommend our Sponsor,
Private Practice of Florida to get your MMJ doctor certifications!
Private Practice of Florida proudly joined us in 2025, and has been an invaluable partner to the Krewe de Kannabis community. They are a compassionate team, and provides complimentary physician certifications and recertifications to all Krewe de Kannabis members, while also serving patients all across the state of Florida. Beyond patient care, they actively advocate alongside lawmakers to advance patient rights, including home-grow freedoms and free cards for Veterans.
Dr. Runnels and his team will also be joining us at Cannabis at the Capitol on January 14-15, 2026 and will also be offering doctor certifications at our Wonderland Ball on Jan 23, 2026!
Florida's Medcial Marijuana Laws
In November 2016, Florida passed Amendment 2, allowing medical marijuana to be cultivated and dispensed to qualified patients. This amendment ensures safe access to medical cannabis for those with debilitating conditions, making Florida the first southern state to take proactive steps toward cannabis legalization.
Under this law, individuals with certain medical conditions, as determined by a licensed physician, can use marijuana for medicinal purposes. Caregivers can also register with the Department of Health to assist patients. Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers are now open to serve qualified patients and caregivers.
To qualify for medical marijuana in Florida, patients must have a debilitating condition such as cancer, epilepsy, glaucoma, HIV/AIDS, PTSD, ALS, Crohn’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, or other similar conditions. Patients must obtain a physician certification, which confirms the condition and the doctor’s belief that the benefits of marijuana outweigh the risks. Minors can also receive certification with parental or guardian consent.
For those seeking a medical marijuana card, it's not necessary to have ALL your medical records on hand. We recommend consulting with one of our Krewe sponsors, Empathic Practice, to get started.
Florida fell short for YES on 3 in 2024.
Amendment 3: Adult Personal Use of Marijuana:
Would of allowed adults 21 years or older to possess, purchase, or use marijuana products and marijuana accessories for non-medical personal consumption by smoking, ingestion, or otherwise; allows Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers, and other state licensed entities, to acquire, cultivate, process, manufacture, sell, and distribute such products and accessories. Applies to Florida law; does not change, or immunize violations of, federal law.
The next legalization initiatives are in the works for 2026, and home grow is on the ballot for medical marijuana cardholders. We won’t give up yet!