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Program: Medical program
Legal allotment: 4 oz flower-equivalent every 30 days
Qualifying conditions: 15 listed conditions
Out-of-state cards: Accepted

The figures above are re-checked against Utah's official program sources every month.

Utah's medical cannabis program is administered by the Center for Medical Cannabis within the Department of Health and Human Services under the Utah Medical Cannabis Act (2018). Patients with a qualifying condition may obtain a medical cannabis card after assessment by a qualified medical provider. Only processed forms are permitted (no smokable raw flower) — patients may use tablets, capsules, tinctures, oils, topicals, and (for terminal patients) raw flower in a medical device.

Official Program

Laws of Utah

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Allotment Trainer

4 oz flower-equivalent every 30 days Learn how it works and track your balance here.

Licensed places in Utah

10 licensed places are on record in {name} — licensed shops, consumption lounges, cannabis clubs and cannabis-friendly venues.

Dragonfly Health and Wellness — Salt Lake City
Deseret Wellness — Provo
Deseret Wellness — Park City

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Key Rules

Possession

Patients may possess up to a 30-day supply (max 4 ounces of raw flower equivalent per 30 days, with a 60-day max on hand). Only processed forms permitted; raw flower only for terminal patients via a medical device.

Transportation

Cannabis must be in its original packaging and stored out of reach of the driver during transport.

Employment

Utah law does not require employers to accommodate medical cannabis use. Consult your employer's policy and an attorney.

Travel

Cannabis may not be taken across state lines. Doing so violates federal law.

Renewal

Medical cannabis cards must be renewed annually.

Qualifying Conditions

Acute pain (e.g., post-surgery)Alzheimer's diseaseAmyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)AutismCachexiaCancerCrohn's disease or ulcerative colitisEpilepsy or seizuresHIV / AIDSMultiple sclerosis or muscle spasmsNausea (not pregnancy-related)Persistent pain (longer than 2 weeks)Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)Rare conditions or diseases (NIH-defined)Terminal illness (life expectancy under 6 months)

Frequently Asked Questions

What products are allowed?

Processed forms — tablets, capsules, tinctures, oils, topicals. Raw flower is only allowed for terminal patients used in a medical device (no smoking).

Can I grow my own?

No. Personal cultivation is not permitted under Utah's program.

Where can I buy it?

Only at state-licensed medical cannabis pharmacies. Use the official site for the current list.

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