Miracle Leaf® medical marijuana guide
How to Get a Medical Marijuana Card
Compare how medical marijuana enrollment works in Florida, Georgia, and Texas. State fees, card validity, qualifying conditions, and step counts at a glance.
At a glance
- FLORIDA
- 1-Year Card / 4 Steps
- GEORGIA
- 5-Year Low-THC Card
- TEXAS
- TCUP Prescription
- EVALUATION
- Telehealth supported
Three States, Three Enrollment Programs
Miracle Leaf® serves patients across three medical cannabis programs, and each one enrolls patients differently. Florida runs a state-issued patient identification card on a one-year cycle with an in-person initial visit and a 210-day physician recertification cadence under Florida Statute §381.986. Georgia runs a 5-year Low-THC Oil Patient Registry Card under O.C.G.A. §16-12-200 administered by the Georgia Department of Public Health. Texas runs the Compassionate Use Program under HSC Chapter 487 on a prescription basis with no patient card and no state fee.
If you know your state, jump to the dedicated spoke. If you are weighing options or supporting a family member in a different program, the table below summarizes how the three regimes compare.
| Program detail | Florida (OMMU) | Georgia (DPH) | Texas (TCUP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credential | OMMU patient ID card | Low-THC Oil Registry Card | TCUP prescription (no card) |
| Card validity | 1 year | 5 years | No card |
| Physician recertification | Every 210 days per §381.986 | At 5-year renewal | Per physician cadence |
| State fee | $77.75 annually | $30 every 5 years | $0 |
| Initial visit | In person | Telehealth permitted | Telehealth supported |
| Authority | OMMU, Florida Dept of Health | Georgia Department of Public Health | Texas DPS (CURT registry) |
Read the dedicated spoke for your state.
Florida: OMMU Card Summary
Florida issues a one-year OMMU patient ID card after an in-person initial physician visit, with a $77.75 annual state fee and a four-step registry process. Telehealth opens up for return visits once the in-person relationship is on file.
See the full Florida enrollment guide for the step-by-step process, document checklist, and clinic pricing.
Read the full Florida medical marijuana card guide.
How Do I Get a Low-THC Oil Card in Georgia?
To get a Georgia Low-THC Oil Patient Registry Card, see a Georgia-registered physician (telehealth is supported), get certified for a qualifying condition under O.C.G.A. §16-12-201, then pay the $30 state fee to the Georgia Department of Public Health. The card is valid for five years. Georgia caps products at 5% THC and prohibits smokable flower.
Georgia's medical cannabis program is structurally different from Florida's. The card is valid for five years, the state fee is $30, and the recertifying physician visit is primarily conducted by telehealth. The program runs under the Haleigh's Hope Act framework.
The program is restricted to low-THC oil products (no more than 5% THC by composition) prescribed by a Georgia-registered physician. Eligibility is set by O.C.G.A. §16-12-201 and includes end-stage cancer, ALS, seizure disorders, multiple sclerosis, Crohn's disease, sickle cell disease, severe or end-stage Parkinson's disease, autism spectrum disorder, intractable pain, and a defined additional list.
The Georgia path is shorter than Florida's: see a Georgia-registered physician, the physician submits the registry entry to DPH, pay the $30 state fee, receive the registry card by mail.
Read the full Georgia Low-THC Oil Registry Card guide.
How Do I Get a TCUP Prescription in Texas?
To get medical cannabis in Texas, see a TCUP-registered Texas physician (telehealth supported), get evaluated for a qualifying condition under HSC §169.001, and receive a prescription entered directly into the Compassionate Use Registry of Texas (CURT). There is no patient application, no state ID card, and no state fee. Pick up the prescribed product at a Texas-licensed Dispensing Organization.
Texas runs a prescription program rather than a card program under HSC Chapter 487. A TCUP-registered Texas physician evaluates the patient, confirms a qualifying condition, and issues a prescription. The Compassionate Use Registry of Texas (CURT) is maintained by the Texas Department of Public Safety.
TCUP eligibility includes epilepsy, intractable epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, ALS, autism, terminal cancer, incurable neurodegenerative diseases, PTSD, and chronic pain conditions for which a physician would otherwise prescribe an opioid. Telehealth evaluations are supported when clinically appropriate.
The Texas path is the simplest of the three: see a TCUP-registered physician, the physician enters the prescription into CURT, pick up the prescribed product at a Texas Dispensing Organization. Follow-up cadence is set by the physician based on clinical course, not by a fixed state cycle.
Read the full Texas TCUP prescription guide.
Sources for Medical Cannabis Enrollment
- Florida Statute §381.986, "Medical use of marijuana." flsenate.gov. State .gov primary statute.
- Florida Office of Medical Marijuana Use (OMMU). knowthefactsmmj.com. State .gov program portal.
- O.C.G.A. §16-12-200 et seq., Georgia Haleigh's Hope Act framework. State .gov primary statute.
- Georgia Department of Public Health, Low-THC Oil Patient Registry. dph.georgia.gov/low-thc-oil-registry. State .gov patient-registry administrator.
- Georgia Medical Cannabis Commission (GMCC). gmcc.georgia.gov. State .gov dispensary and production regulator.
- Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 487. statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/HS/htm/HS.487.htm. State .gov primary statute.
- Compassionate Use Registry of Texas (CURT). dps.texas.gov/section/compassionate-use-program-and-registry. State .gov registry administrator.
Related Resources
- Renew your medical marijuana card for the 3-state renewal pillar.
- Qualifying conditions for the cross-state eligibility view.
- Florida program details, Georgia program details, Texas program details for the per-state hubs.
Disclaimer
This page is informational and is not medical or legal advice. Florida medical cannabis law is set by §381.986 and administered by OMMU. Georgia Low-THC Oil registry enrollment is set by O.C.G.A. §16-12-200 and administered by the Georgia Department of Public Health. Texas Compassionate Use is set by HSC Chapter 487 and administered by the Texas Department of Public Safety. Consult a qualified physician for clinical questions and a licensed attorney for legal questions. Cannabis remains a Schedule I controlled substance under federal law.
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