Florida Medical Marijuana Caregiver Requirements
A registered caregiver can help a qualified patient access and manage medical marijuana when assistance is needed. Florida has specific requirements for who may serve as a caregiver, how caregivers are registered, and what responsibilities they may have.
What Is a Medical Marijuana Caregiver?
Under Florida law, a caregiver is a Florida resident who agrees to assist a qualified patient with the medical use of marijuana, meets state requirements, and has an approved caregiver identification card.
Caregivers may help patients obtain, transport, or administer medical marijuana as permitted by Florida law and the patient's certification.
Not every adult patient needs a caregiver. However, qualified patients under 18 must have at least one registered caregiver.
Who Can Become a Caregiver in Florida?
Florida establishes specific eligibility requirements for medical marijuana caregivers.
Be at least 21 years old
Be a Florida resident
Agree in writing to assist the qualified patient
Be registered in the Medical Marijuana Use Registry, or MMUR
Complete the required caregiver certification course
Complete a Level 2 background screening when required
Obtain a caregiver Medical Marijuana Use Registry identification card
Follow Florida's rules governing caregiver responsibilities
How Do You Become a Registered Caregiver?
The caregiver registration process begins with the patient's qualified physician.
Patient Evaluation
The patient must first be evaluated by a Florida-qualified medical marijuana physician.
Karen Monroe MD, reviews the patient's medical history, qualifying condition, symptoms, and treatment goals to determine whether medical marijuana is medically appropriate.
Caregiver Added to the MMUR
Only a qualified physician can add a caregiver to a patient's profile in Florida's Medical Marijuana Use Registry.
After being added, the caregiver can access the MMUR and continue the state application process.
Complete Caregiver Requirements
Completing the state caregiver certification course, Providing proof of Florida residency, Completing a Level 2 background screening, Providing required identification information, and Submitting the caregiver identification-card application
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes, provided the individual meets Florida's caregiver requirements and completes the registration process.
Yes. Registered caregivers must obtain their own caregiver Medical Marijuana Use Registry identification card.
Generally, no. Florida typically limits a caregiver to one qualified patient, although specific legal exceptions exist.
No. A caregiver who qualifies as a close relative may be exempt. Non-close-relative caregivers generally must complete a Level 2 screening.
Questions About Adding a Caregiver?
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