Utah Qualifying Conditions For Medical Marijuana

Patients can become certified for a medical marijuana card in Utah for any conditions below. The Utah Medical Cannabis Program recognizes these qualifying conditions:

• HIV or AIDS
• Alzheimer’s disease
• Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
• Cancer
• Cachexia
• Persistent nausea that is not significantly responsive to traditional treatment, except for nausea related to pregnancy, cannabis-induced cyclical vomiting syndrome, and cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome
• Crohn’s disease
• Epilepsy
• Debilitating seizures, Multiple sclerosis
• Ulcerative Colitis Epilepsy
• Debilitating muscle spasms
• Post-traumatic stress disorder
• Autism
• Terminally ill patients whose life expectancy is less than six months
• A condition resulting in the individual receiving hospice care
• A rare condition or disease that affects less than 200,000 individuals in the US, as defined in federal law, and that is not adequately managed despite treatment attempts using conventional medications or physical interventions
• Chronic pain lasting longer than two weeks is inadequately managed despite attempts to use traditional medications or physical interventions

Does Utah accept out-of-state medical cards?

The state of Utah does not accept out-of-state medical marijuana cards from patients. However, out-of-state patients can use their own supply per the Utah state laws and must apply for a state card within 45 days of residency.

When does my Utah medical card expire?

Medical cards expire one year from the date the patient completes the registration process with the state.

Utah marijuana DUI laws

The penalties for DUI in Utah are as follows:

• First offense for operating a motor vehicle under the influence: Class B misdemeanor punishable by at least 48 consecutive hours in prison, a minimum fine of 700 USD, 48 hours of a compensatory-service work program, driver’s license revocation for 120 days, and the court may impose probation or order substance abuse treatment.
• Second offense: Class B misdemeanor is punishable by at least 240 hours of prison or community service, a fine of at least 800 USD, participation in an educational course, suspension of license for two years, and the court may impose substance abuse treatment. For a third or subsequent conviction, the penalties get more severe.

Utah marijuana growing laws

Utah does not permit medical marijuana patients to cultivate their own cannabis.

Utah public consumption laws

HB 3001 states that medical cannabis patient cardholders are banned from using cannabis in public view. The only exception to this rule is if they experience an emergency medical condition. Others in possession of marijuana in public places are liable to receive fines or time in prison if convicted.

Utah city specific laws

The laws listed here are for the state. Cities, counties, schools, universities, and employers may set their own rules and consequences. Be sure to check how marijuana laws differ in each county or town before you use.