Can I get an MMJ card for my child in Utah?

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Utah residents under 21 must be approved by the Compassionate Use Board, regardless of the qualifying condition. More information on the Compassionate Use Board can be found here.

Minor patients under 18 must apply with consent from a parent or legal guardian. A minor applicant's parent or legal guardian must apply for a Medical Cannabis Guardian Card and a Provisional Patient Card on behalf of the minor patient.

  • Guardian Cards: Parents or legal guardians of minors who are eligible to consume medical cannabis. These cards are issued in conjunction with provisional patient cards.
  • Provisional Patient Cards: Minors under the age of 18 who meet the eligibility requirements to consume medical cannabis. These are issued in conjunction with guardian cards. All provisional patient cards must have approval from the Compassionate Use Board. 

A minor is eligible for a provisional patient card if:

  • The minor has a qualifying condition.
  • The minor's qualified medical provider recommends a medical cannabis treatment to address the minor's qualifying condition.
  • One of the minor's parents or legal guardians petitions the Compassionate Use Board and the Compassionate Use Board recommends department approval of the petition.
  • The minor's parent or legal guardian is eligible for a medical cannabis guardian card.
    • If the parent or legal guardian of a minor does not qualify for a medical cannabis guardian card, the parent or legal guardian may designate up to two caregivers to ensure that the minor has adequate and safe access to the recommended medical cannabis treatment.

For minor patients younger than age 21 and adult patients without a qualifying condition, the application review process will be completed 90 days or less from the date the application is submitted, as these applications must be reviewed by the Compassionate Use Board.

More information can be found here.