Savannah's $150 marijuana ordinance only reaches inside city limits, and state troopers do not enforce it at all. A Georgia Medical Cannabis card is what makes medical cannabis legal to carry. Apply online today
Savannah and Chatham County · Updated for SB 220
Medical Marijuana Card Savannah, GA: Online Evaluation With a Georgia-Licensed Doctor
Savannah residents get a medical marijuana card in 2026 in two stages: a Georgia-licensed physician certifies a qualifying condition in the Georgia DPH Medical Cannabis Patient Registry, and DPH mails the card by UPS once you pay its $30 card fee and $3.75 portal fee.
Live in the Historic District, on the Southside, or out on Wilmington Island? The physician visit is a video call. It costs $179, and a patient who is not certified gets the full amount back.
🔒 Not certified? Full $179 refund.
Sources: GMCC license list (updated September 16, 2026); Georgia DPH Medical Cannabis Patient Registry; OCGA 16-13-2; City of Savannah marijuana possession ordinance (adopted March 1, 2018).
How to Get a Medical Marijuana Card in Savannah in 3 Steps
No hunt for downtown parking and no referral slip. You see Dr. Miller on video, and the state handles your card by email and UPS.
Same-day slots available. Full refund if not certified.
What Conditions Qualify for a Medical Marijuana Card in Savannah?
The Georgia Department of Public Health's July 1, 2026 list of 18 conditions applies in Savannah exactly as it does statewide. Parentheses flag the few with an age or severity rule.
Who Gets a Medical Marijuana Card in Savannah?
Chatham County patients use the statewide list. These three groups shape much of this page.
What to Bring and How Long It Takes in Savannah
Savannah patients typically have a card in a few weeks. Get the address on your ID right and the rest usually moves quickly.
ID That Matches Your Savannah Address
DPH matches your ID to your home address. A Georgia license or state ID showing where you live in Savannah covers it. With a passport, military ID, or license from another state, add a utility bill, phone bill, medical bill, or pay stub listing your name and Georgia street address.
Records That Show Your Diagnosis
Visit notes, scans, or labs from Memorial Health, St. Joseph's/Candler, or the VA help confirm your condition. A current medication list matters too, because cannabis can change how some prescriptions are processed.
Timeline from booking to card in hand
| Step | Who Handles It | Typical Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Video evaluation with Dr. Miller | You and Georgia MMJ Cards | Often same day |
| Certification entered in the DPH registry | Your physician | Same day as the visit |
| DPH checks your documents | Georgia DPH | Depends on how complete your file is |
| Payment email arrives | Georgia DPH | You have 60 days to pay $33.75 |
| Card shipped by UPS | Georgia DPH | Up to 10 business days after payment, signature required |
Savannah draws a lot of students and newcomers. If your license still lists another state or an old apartment, gather proof of your current Georgia address before the call.
Can Your Savannah Doctor Certify You? Memorial Health, St. Joseph's/Candler, and the VA
Asking your regular doctor is a natural first step. Here is how it usually plays out in Savannah.
Any Georgia Physician May, Few Do
Georgia lets any fully licensed physician with a principal practice in the state certify a qualifying patient, and there is no cannabis-specific license. Plenty of physicians at Memorial Health and St. Joseph's/Candler still leave certification to others.
The Savannah VA Clinic Cannot Certify You
VA providers on Shawnee Street follow VHA Directive 1315, which bars them from completing state cannabis forms. The directive also says joining a state program will not cost you VA care, so bring those records to Dr. Miller.
Hunter Army Airfield and Fort Stewart
Military clinicians at Hunter and Fort Stewart treat soldiers under rules that forbid marijuana use and will not certify. Spouses and other dependents can still share their military health records.
Keep Your Care Team Informed
Some blood thinners and seizure medications interact with cannabis. Tell every Savannah physician you see that you are registered, so your medication list is complete.
Your Savannah Medical Marijuana Doctor: Named, Licensed, and Verifiable
Savannah patients can be certified only by a physician fully licensed in Georgia with a principal practice here in the state. Georgia physicians certify; they do not write cannabis prescriptions. Dr. Miller's NPI and license number are below for you to verify.
Dr. Miller measures each Savannah patient's history against the 18 DPH conditions, looking at the diagnosis, the treatments already tried, and current prescriptions. By the end of the call you know where you stand.
If cannabis is a reasonable option, he certifies you that day. If not, he explains the reason and your evaluation fee is returned. Read Dr. Miller's full profile.
Book With Dr. MillerHow Much Does a Medical Marijuana Card Cost in Savannah?
Savannah patients pay us for the doctor's time and pay the state for the card. The state fee only comes due after you are certified.
- Georgia-Licensed Physician
- Same-Day Evaluation Available
- Registry Entry Same Day If Certified
- HIPAA-Compliant Telehealth
- Full Refund If Not Certified
- Same Georgia-Licensed Physician
- Video Evaluation From Home
- Updated Registry Certification
- HIPAA-Compliant Process
- Full Refund If Not Certified
No insurance plan covers the DPH card fee, and the payment goes from you to the state without passing through us.
Savannah Evaluations Today. No Parking Meter Required.
From the Victorian District to Wilmington Island, the whole visit is a video call, and your answer comes before it ends.
Check My Eligibility: $179, Full Refund If Not CertifiedNamed Georgia-licensed physician · NPI published · Full refund if not certified
Not Certified? You Get Your $179 Back.
If you do not meet Georgia's criteria, all $179 is refunded to your original payment method when you contact us within 14 days of the evaluation. No credit, no partial refund.
The $33.75 DPH charge is only requested after certification and is paid to the state, so it is never on the line.
Some services around Savannah promise approval up front. Georgia gives that decision to the physician, so the honest thing to promise is your money back.
Where Can You Buy Medical Cannabis Near Savannah?
No licensed dispensary operates inside Savannah city limits. The two closest are in Pooler, just west of the city off I-95, and your card works at any licensed location in Georgia.
| Dispensary | Location | GMCC License |
|---|---|---|
| Closest to Savannah (Pooler) | ||
| Trulieve | Pooler | DISP0003 |
| Botanical Sciences | Pooler | DISP0005 |
| Up I-16 in Middle Georgia | ||
| Trulieve | Macon | DISP0001 |
| Fine Fettle (licensed Sept 2026) | Macon | DISP0022 |
From the GMCC license list, updated September 16, 2026. Both Pooler stores have held licenses since April 2023, but hours change, so check the GMCC dispensary map before the drive. Pharmacies holding a Low THC Pharmacy license from the Georgia Board of Pharmacy can also dispense.
Before You Apply: The Port, Hunter Army Airfield, and Drug Tests
A Georgia card keeps you clear of state charges for legal possession. It does nothing for your job, and many Savannah jobs are tied to the port, the military, or federal agencies.
Port and Trucking Jobs
Truck drivers and other DOT-regulated workers moving freight to and from the Port of Savannah fall under federal testing rules. Those rules do not accept a state medical cannabis card as an explanation for a positive THC result.
Soldiers at Hunter Army Airfield
Active-duty soldiers at Hunter and Fort Stewart stay under Army drug testing and the military's marijuana ban. A state card changes none of that, so active-duty members should not apply.
Georgia Law Does Not Protect Your Job
Georgia's medical cannabis law does not require employers to accommodate use. A hotel, hospital, or warehouse employer in Savannah can test for THC and act on a positive result even if your card is valid.
No Public Use, No Travel
SB 220 restricts using medical cannabis in public places, so River Street, Forsyth Park, and Tybee's beaches are off-limits for use. Savannah's to-go cup rule covers alcohol, not cannabis, and your card does not travel to Hilton Head or anywhere outside Georgia.
Serving Every Savannah Neighborhood and the Rest of Chatham County
Savannah's $150 ordinance ends at the city line, but the Georgia card does not. The same evaluation and price apply across Chatham, Effingham, and Bryan counties.
Savannah Medical Marijuana Card Questions Answered
Questions specific to Savannah and Chatham County.
Medical Marijuana Card Evaluations Across Coastal and South Georgia
Evaluations with the same physician and price along the coast and across Georgia.
Around Savannah you will hear MMJ card, medical cannabis card, or the older Low THC Oil card. Across Chatham County the legal document is a single thing: the Georgia Medical Cannabis card from DPH. See our physician's NPI and license before paying, compare both fees above, and expect your $179 back if you do not qualify.
Ready to Get Your Savannah Medical Marijuana Card?
Savannah's fine only applies within city limits, and only when an officer chooses it. A Georgia Medical Cannabis card protects lawful possession countywide and statewide. The video evaluation takes about 15 minutes, and your $179 comes back if you do not qualify.
Book My Savannah Evaluation$179 new card · $159 renewal · $30 + $3.75 DPH fee after approval · Full refund if not certified