The Alabama medical marijuana card must be renewed every 12 months from its issuance date.
Patients should renew their medical marijuana cards annually, ideally before the expiration date to avoid any lapse in their medical cannabis status.
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. This fee does not include any additional consultation fees charged by physicians for verifying medical marijuana status.
Yes, Alabama law requires medical marijuana cardholders to renew their medical marijuana certifications by visiting registered physicians qualified to issue such renewals. This step is mandatory before renewing an Alabama medical marijuana card.
If your Alabama medical marijuana card expires, you will be unable to legally purchase or use medical cannabis in the state until you complete the renewal process, including obtaining a new certification from a registered physician and paying the required renewal fees.