Complete the application form: When the medical cannabis program begins in the state, patients will be required to complete a renewal application
Submit supporting documentation items: While the medical cannabis program in the state has yet to kick off, the AMCC has already stipulated patient renewal fees which will be required prior to medical marijuana card renewals. Other required items include a patient's medical marijuana certification issued by a registered certifying physician and the patient's government-issued ID, such as an Alabama driver's license or Alabama ID card
The state does not yet issue medical marijuana cards, either physically or online. However, since the state plans to issue physical and virtual medical marijuana cards, medical marijuana cards will likely be renewable online.
The Alabama medical marijuana card will be valid for 12 months from its issuance date.
Although Alabama’s medical marijuana program is still being developed, current laws require that medical marijuana cardholders renew their medical marijuana certifications by visiting registered physicians qualified to issue such renewals. This is a required step prior to renewing an Alabama medical marijuana card.
The annual renewal fee for a physical Alabama medical marijuana card is $50, while the renewal fee for a virtual medical marijuana card is $40. Note that this excludes any potential consultation fee your physician will charge for verifying your medical marijuana status and issuing a medical marijuana certification.
Until the state begins issuing medical marijuana cards, it remains unclear if multiple locations will be available to medical marijuana patients seeking medical marijuana cards.
Alabama does not yet have an operational medical marijuana dispensary. Hence, in-state and out-of-state medical marijuana patients cannot visit dispensaries in Alabama.