Yes. There are marijuana dispensaries in Jacksonville which provide weed products to medical marijuana patients with valid medical marijuana use registry identification cards (MMUR ID cards). As stated in Section 893.03 of the Florida Statutes, Florida classifies cannabis as a Schedule I controlled substance with a high potential for abuse. Therefore, the recreational use of marijuana is illegal in cities in Florida, including Jacksonville.
Yes. As stated on the Florida Office of Medical Marijuana Use (OMMU) website, there are 18 licensed cannabis dispensaries in Jacksonville. Medical marijuana was legalized in Florida in 2016 through the Compassionate Medical Cannabis Act of 2014, codified in Section 381.986 of the Florida Statutes. As stipulated in Section 381.986(8) of the Florida Statutes, licensed medical cannabis treatment centers in Jacksonville can cultivate marijuana plants and dispense weed products to registered medical marijuana patients. Per Section 381.986(11) of the Florida Statutes, municipal authorities can establish ordinances to ban medical marijuana dispensaries from being situated within their jurisdictions. Local authorities can also determine the locations of cannabis dispensaries within their borders. Weed dispensaries in Jacksonville cannot be established within 500 feet of schools. They can only sell products containing maximum tetrahydrocannabinol content of 0.8% (low-THC cannabis products).
Registered medical marijuana patients and caregivers in Jacksonville can buy weed products from online cannabis dispensaries. Jacksonville does not impose restrictions regarding the type of weed products that can be purchased online for medical use. Marijuana dispensaries in Jacksonville can deliver cannabis products to buyers' homes.
In line with the provisions of Chapter 381 of the Florida Statutes, medical marijuana patients and caregivers in Jacksonville must present valid government-issued IDs when visiting weed dispensaries. They must also provide valid medical marijuana use registry identification cards (MMUR ID cards), proving that they are enrolled in the state's medical cannabis program.
Only medical marijuana dispensaries are allowed to operate in Jacksonville because recreational cannabis is prohibited at the state level. Per the Florida Compassionate Medical Cannabis Act, medical marijuana treatment centers in Jacksonville can cultivate, process, transport, and dispense cannabis products to qualified patients and registered caregivers. They can deliver weed products to medical cannabis patients and caregivers at home, provided such deliveries occur between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m.
The recreational use of marijuana is unlawful in Jacksonville. Therefore, there are no legitimate recreational weed dispensaries within city limits. Furthermore, Jacksonville residents cannot grow cannabis plants in their private residences for recreational use.
Registered medical marijuana patients in Jacksonville can consume cannabis products for medical purposes and carry weed supplies legally. They must obtain their weed supplies from dispensaries registered with the Florida Office of Medical Marijuana Use (OMMU).
The Office of Medical Marijuana Use (OMMU) under the Florida Department of Health issues medical marijuana use registry identification cards (MMUR ID cards) to Jacksonville residents diagnosed with qualifying medical conditions. Applicants must book appointments with qualified physicians who may recommend cannabis treatment for them. A physician who recommends medical marijuana for a patient can enroll the patient in Florida's medical marijuana use registry (MMUR). Applicants are required to provide their email addresses to their physicians to enable them to receive emails containing their MMUR login details. With such details, medical marijuana use registry identification card applicants in Jacksonville can access Florida's medical marijuana use registry portal, complete online application forms, and pay $75 processing fees. Applicants must provide proof of residency in Jacksonville and government-issued photo identifications.
Alternatively, medical marijuana identification card applicants in Jacksonville who have been enrolled in Florida's medical marijuana use registry (MMUR) by qualified physicians can complete the MMUR ID card patient application form. They must then attach proof of application processing fee payment and the required documentation and mail them to the OMMU at:
Office of Medical Marijuana Use
PO Box 31313
Tampa, FL 33631-3313
Jacksonville residents registered in the Florida medical marijuana use registry (MMUR) can legally consume cannabis products obtained from licensed dispensaries in private spaces.
To purchase weed products at dispensaries in Jacksonville, registered patients and caregivers must present valid government-issued IDs and medical marijuana use registry identification cards.
The average price of weed in Jacksonville is $11 per gram and $130 per ounce.
Some of the popular cannabis strains available at dispensaries in Jacksonville are:
Chemdawg
9lb Hammer
Girl Scout Cookies
Blue Dream
Granddaddy Purple
Sour Diesel
Gorilla Grapes
White Buffalo
Do-Si-Dos
Bubble Gum
OG Kush
No. As stipulated in the Florida Compassionate Medical Cannabis Act, Jacksonville residents cannot smoke weed in public spaces within the city.
As stipulated in Section 381.986 of the Florida Statutes, registered medical marijuana patients in Jacksonville can possess up to 70-day supplies of prescribed cannabis products in non-smokable forms. They can only possess 35-day supplies of smokable forms of weed products.
No. It is illegal to ship marijuana products in Jacksonville through third-party carriers or the US Postal Services (USPS)
Yes. Registered medical marijuana patients and caregivers in Jacksonville can order cannabis products from online weed dispensaries for delivery to their homes or for in-store pick-up. Jacksonville residents cannot order marijuana products online for recreational consumption.
Yes. The provisions of the Florida Compassionate Medical Cannabis Act permit the operation of 24-hour cannabis dispensaries within Jacksonville. Cannabis product deliveries can only take place between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. Therefore, patients who order weed products outside the allowable period must visit the cannabis dispensaries' physical locations to pick up their marijuana supplies.
No. Florida does not accept out-of-state medical cannabis cards. Therefore, tourists cannot purchase weed products from medical marijuana dispensaries in Jacksonville. Furthermore, since recreational marijuana is prohibited in Jacksonville, tourists cannot purchase weed products for recreational use.
Yes. In line with the Florida Compassionate Medical Cannabis Act, registered medical cannabis patients and caregivers must provide valid government-issued IDs and medical marijuana use registry identification cards when purchasing cannabis supplies at dispensaries in Jacksonville.
Registered medical marijuana patients can find a list of all approved weed dispensaries in Jacksonville on the Florida Office of Medical Marijuana Use (OMMU) website. Persons can obtain the addresses of the best weed dispensaries in Jacksonville, including black-owned dispensaries, from the OMMU's resources.
When verifying patients' IDs, weed dispensaries in Jacksonville usually scan patients' identification cards.
Jacksonville has 18 licensed dispensaries within its borders.
Medical marijuana patients and caregivers can pay for cannabis products at dispensaries in Jacksonville using credit cards.
Jacksonville residents who are registered in the Florida medical marijuana use registry (MMUR) can visit multiple cannabis dispensaries in one day.
No. Dispensaries in Jacksonville do not take health insurance because health insurance does not cover cannabis treatment.
Yes. In line with the provisions of the Florida Compassionate Medical Cannabis Act, medical marijuana dispensaries in Jacksonville track patients' purchases. They enter details of buyers' transactions into the Florida medical marijuana use registry, which can be accessed by law enforcement agencies in the state.
Registered medical marijuana patients in Jacksonville can enter weed dispensaries at 18 years of age to obtain cannabis supplies.
Jacksonville residents can reach the Florida Office of Medical Marijuana Use (OMMU) by calling (850) 245-4657 or (800) 808-9580 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. on weekdays.
Persons who wish to report illegal cannabis activities in Jacksonville can file complaints with the Florida Office of Medical Marijuana Use (OMMU).