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Rule 3796:8-2-04 | Quantity of medical marijuana that may be purchased by a patient or caregiver.

 

(A) A patient and a patient's caregiver(s) may collectively purchase no less than a whole day unit at a single time. A whole day unit shall equal the amounts for each authorized form of medical marijuana as listed in the following table:

Authorized Form of Medical MarijuanaWhole Day Unit
Plant material2.83 grams
Patch for transdermal administration, lotion, cream, or ointmentUp to 295 milligrams of THC
Oil, tincture, capsule, or edible for oral administrationUp to 110 milligrams of THC
Oil for vaporizationUp to 590 milligrams of THC

(B) A patient and the patient's caregiver(s) may collectively purchase no more than a ninety-day supply in accordance with the two forty-five-day fill period process established in rule 3796:7-2-04 of the Administrative Code. Ninety whole day units, aggregated across forms purchased, shall constitute a ninety-day supply of medical marijuana. A patient or caregiver may not purchase more whole day units of medical marijuana than days remaining in their fill periods as set forth in rule 3796:7-2-04 of the Administrative Code. A ninety-day supply is defined by form as follows:

Authorized Form of Medical Marijuana90-Day Supply
Plant material9 oz or 254.7 grams
Patch for transdermal administration, lotion, cream, or ointment26.55 grams of THC
Oil, tincture, capsule, or edible for oral administration9.9 grams of THC
Oil for vaporization53.1 grams of THC

(C) Notwithstanding paragraph (B) of this rule, a patient who is diagnosed with a terminal illness and the patient's caregiver(s) may collectively purchase no more than a ninety- day supply in accordance with the two forty-five-day fill period process established in rule 3796:7-2-04 of the Administrative Code. Ninety whole day units, aggregated across forms purchased, shall constitute a ninety-day supply of medical marijuana. A patient or caregiver may not purchase more whole day units of medical marijuana than days remaining in their fill periods as set forth in rule 3796:7-2-04 of the Administrative Code. A ninety-day supply for patients diagnosed with a terminal illness is defined by form as follows:

Authorized Form of Medical Marijuana90-Day Supply (Terminal Illness)
Plant material10 oz or 283.5 grams
Patch for transdermal administration, lotion, cream, or ointment29.5 grams of THC
Oil, tincture, capsule, or edible for oral administration11 grams of THC
Oil for vaporization59 grams of THC

Last updated February 14, 2022 at 8:59 AM

Supplemental Information

Authorized By: 3796.04
Amplifies: 3796.04, 3796.06, 3796.22, 3796.23
Five Year Review Date: 2/14/2027
Prior Effective Dates: 9/8/2017