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Address:
15451 US 23
Waverly, Ohio 45690
Phone:
(740) 496-4186
Email:
support@southernohiobotanicals.com
Hours:
Mon-Thurs: 10am-7pm
Fri: 10am-9pm
Sat: 10am-7pm
Sun: 11am-5pm
15451 US 23
Waverly, Ohio 45690
Phone:
(740) 496-4186
Email:
support@southernohiobotanicals.com
Hours:
Mon-Thurs: 10am-7pm
Fri: 10am-9pm
Sat: 10am-7pm
Sun: 11am-5pm

View our frequently asked questions. If you have any questions that aren't included here, please feel free to reach out through the any of the contact methods provided above.
Ohio patients and caregivers can only purchase medical cannabis from an Ohio dispensary with a certified to operate license from the Ohio Board of Pharmacy. At this time you cannot grow your own medical cannabis at home, nor are you permitted to make your own extracts. Medical cannabis is not recommended if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Medical cannabis products, including packaging, may not be opened anywhere on dispensary property. It is illegal to consume medical cannabis in public. This includes being in a vehicle, and especially while driving. It is federally illegal to bring medical cannabis and medical cannabis products across state lines, even if both states allow medical marijuana.
Patient and Caregiver registrations are non-transferable. Patients and Caregivers may only purchase medical marijuana from a medical marijuana dispensary certified by the Ohio Board of Pharmacy. Patients and caregivers will store medical marijuana in a secure location to prevent theft or access to those not authorized under this program. Patients and caregivers will carry their registration identification with them whenever they are in possession of MMJ. No more than a 45 day supply of medical marijuana may be possessed by a patient or caregiver at any time.
These products may cause impairment and may be habit-forming. Smoking marijuana is not permitted in the State of Ohio. There may be health risks associated with the consumption of medical marijuana. This product should not be used by women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Medical marijuana can impair concentration, coordination and judgment. Do not operate a vehicle or machinery under the influence of medical marijuana. Avoid driving or using machinery until you establish a stable daily dose and know how medical marijuana affects you.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding or become pregnant. Have had a serious medical condition of any type. Are elderly especially if you have difficulties with performing daily activities. Have previously recovered from drug addiction. Have been diagnosed with a psychological or mental disorder.
Flower- plant material designed for vaporization only. Typical onset time, immediate to 15 minutes.
Concentrates- live rosin, hash, resin, wax etc. Typical on-set time is immediate to 15 minutes. Effects can last up to several hours.
Concentrated forms of medical marijuana packaged in a pre-filled cartridge/pod. Typical on-set immediate to 15 minutes and can last up to several hours.
Start slow and go slow. Edibles are metabolized differently and can produce different effects depending on the individual.
- New User: microdose <2mg
- Intermediate: 2.5-25mg
- Frequent User: 25-50mg
Liquid solutions that are taken under the tongue. Typical on-set time can take up to 20-60 minutes and can last up to 2-6 hours.
Applied directly to the skin to be absorbed transdermally. Typical on-set time can range from 5-45 minutes and can last up to 12 hours.
Abuse Prevention
If you are concerned that you or a loved one may be addicted to MMJ, please consult your physician or local substance abuse program or drug hotline. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) can be contacted for connection to drug and alcohol abuse treatment programs @ www.samhsa.gov.
Common Signs of Abuse
If you are concerned that you or a loved one may be addicted to MMJ, please consult your physician or local substance abuse program or drug hotline. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) can be contacted for connection to drug and alcohol abuse treatment programs @ www.samhsa.gov.
Common Signs of Abuse
- Tolerance
- Feeling withdrawal sympmtoms
- Loss of control over use
- Medicating despite the consequences
- Not being able to cut back

View our frequently asked questions. If you have any questions that aren't included here, please feel free to reach out through the contact methods.
1. Find A CTR Doctor
Find and schedule a visit with a (CTR) certified to recommend medical marijuana doctor. For a list of all CTR doctors in Ohio, or to find a CTR doctor in your area, use the Ohio Medical Board CTR Search.
The physician will need one of the following forms of ID: the patient’s valid Ohio driver’s license, a valid Ohio identification card issued by the Ohio bureau of motor vehicles (BMV), or a valid United States passport.
The physician may also ask for medical records pertaining to the patient’s qualifying condition.
Patients registered with a special status of Veteran or Indigent are eligible for discounts at dispensaries and reduced state registration fees. Patients wishing to apply for Veteran or Indigent status will need to bring additional paperwork to the physician appointment. See next FAQ “How do I register with Indigent or Veteran Status?”
2. Complete MMCP Patient Registration
Once your CTR doctor has entered your information into the patient or caregiver registry, you will receive an email with instructions on how to login to your patient registry account. Once logged in you will have to complete your patient or caregiver application and pay the annual registration fee of $50 for patients and $25 for caregivers
Patients who qualify for Indigent or Veteran status may qualify to have their state registration fee reduced by 50%. Patients seeking to qualify for Veteran or Indigent Status cannot submit payment until their status has been approved by the Board of Pharmacy. The “Activate Card” button is not available while the status is pending.
**Note for caregivers: While a patient’s card is active immediately upon submitting payment, a caregiver’s card may take up to 1 week to be active. We encourage caregivers to call the dispensary to verify their status prior to their first visit to a dispensary in the state.
3. Visit Us!
Once you have received your Patient or Caregiver Registry Card, you will be able to purchase at Southern Ohio Botanicals or any other dispensary licensed by the State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy.
Find and schedule a visit with a (CTR) certified to recommend medical marijuana doctor. For a list of all CTR doctors in Ohio, or to find a CTR doctor in your area, use the Ohio Medical Board CTR Search.
The physician will need one of the following forms of ID: the patient’s valid Ohio driver’s license, a valid Ohio identification card issued by the Ohio bureau of motor vehicles (BMV), or a valid United States passport.
The physician may also ask for medical records pertaining to the patient’s qualifying condition.
Patients registered with a special status of Veteran or Indigent are eligible for discounts at dispensaries and reduced state registration fees. Patients wishing to apply for Veteran or Indigent status will need to bring additional paperwork to the physician appointment. See next FAQ “How do I register with Indigent or Veteran Status?”
2. Complete MMCP Patient Registration
Once your CTR doctor has entered your information into the patient or caregiver registry, you will receive an email with instructions on how to login to your patient registry account. Once logged in you will have to complete your patient or caregiver application and pay the annual registration fee of $50 for patients and $25 for caregivers
Patients who qualify for Indigent or Veteran status may qualify to have their state registration fee reduced by 50%. Patients seeking to qualify for Veteran or Indigent Status cannot submit payment until their status has been approved by the Board of Pharmacy. The “Activate Card” button is not available while the status is pending.
**Note for caregivers: While a patient’s card is active immediately upon submitting payment, a caregiver’s card may take up to 1 week to be active. We encourage caregivers to call the dispensary to verify their status prior to their first visit to a dispensary in the state.
3. Visit Us!
Once you have received your Patient or Caregiver Registry Card, you will be able to purchase at Southern Ohio Botanicals or any other dispensary licensed by the State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy.
Patients registering with Indigent or Veteran status may have their state registration fees reduced by 50%.
To qualify for Indigent Status registration, the patient must be:
To qualify for Veteran Status, the patient will need to provide a copy of any of the following documents to the CTR physician at the initial visit:
MMCP Patient Registry
77. S. High Street, 17th Floor
Columbus, OH 43215
Patients seeking to qualify for Veteran or Indigent Status cannot submit payment until their status has been approved by the Board of Pharmacy. The “Activate Card” button is not available while the status is pending.
Seeing this too late? Do you think you qualify for Veteran or Indigent Status but are already registered? You can email the Board of Pharmacy your documentation along with your date of birth.
Need help scanning the documents over to the Board of Pharmacy? Just bring them on your next visit to Southern Ohio Botanicals and we will email the Board for you!
To qualify for Indigent Status registration, the patient must be:
- Enrolled in the federal Social Security Disability Income or the Supplemental Security Income disability programs, or;
- Enrolled in a State Retirement System and receiving monthly disability benefits.
To qualify for Veteran Status, the patient will need to provide a copy of any of the following documents to the CTR physician at the initial visit:
- Department of Defense Identification Card (active, retired, temporary disability retirement list) DD214, DD215, or National Guard Bureau military discharge certificate indicating disposition of discharge.
- Report of separation from the National Archives National Personnel Records Center in St. Louis, Mo. Veterans Identification Card from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
All acceptable proof documents, except a Veterans Identification Card, must show the veteran status as honorable, general, general under honorable conditions, or discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable.
The CTR Physician will email the documentation along with the applicant’s date of birth to MMCPRegistry@pharmacy.ohio.gov or mail to:
State of Ohio Board of PharmacyMMCP Patient Registry
77. S. High Street, 17th Floor
Columbus, OH 43215
Patients seeking to qualify for Veteran or Indigent Status cannot submit payment until their status has been approved by the Board of Pharmacy. The “Activate Card” button is not available while the status is pending.
Seeing this too late? Do you think you qualify for Veteran or Indigent Status but are already registered? You can email the Board of Pharmacy your documentation along with your date of birth.
Need help scanning the documents over to the Board of Pharmacy? Just bring them on your next visit to Southern Ohio Botanicals and we will email the Board for you!
Many physicians are now accepting telemedicine appointments. For a list of all CTR doctors in Ohio, or to find a CTR doctor in your area, use the Ohio Medical Board CTR Search.
The physician will need one of the following forms of ID: the patient’s valid Ohio driver’s license, a valid Ohio identification card issued by the Ohio bureau of motor vehicles (BMV), or a valid United States passport.
The physician may also ask for medical records pertaining to the patient’s qualifying condition.
The physician will need one of the following forms of ID: the patient’s valid Ohio driver’s license, a valid Ohio identification card issued by the Ohio bureau of motor vehicles (BMV), or a valid United States passport.
The physician may also ask for medical records pertaining to the patient’s qualifying condition.
Individuals already registered as a patient can be registered as a caregiver by being linked to another patient by their physician.
The physician will find the patient to whom the individual already registered as a patient will be linked. Under the “Caregivers” tab, the physician will click the button labelled “ADD”. They will search for the individual already registered as a patient using the Registry’s search feature. When the desired individual’s name appears in the search results, the physician will click the button labeled “ADD TO PATIENT”. Once they click the button, the registrant will be registered as both a patient and a caregiver.
If you have any questions about registering as a caregiver, please call the Ohio Medical Marijuana Toll-Free Helpline at 1-833-4OH-MMCP (1-833-464-6627), or contact the Board via email MMCPRegistry@pharmacy.ohio.gov.
The physician will find the patient to whom the individual already registered as a patient will be linked. Under the “Caregivers” tab, the physician will click the button labelled “ADD”. They will search for the individual already registered as a patient using the Registry’s search feature. When the desired individual’s name appears in the search results, the physician will click the button labeled “ADD TO PATIENT”. Once they click the button, the registrant will be registered as both a patient and a caregiver.
If you have any questions about registering as a caregiver, please call the Ohio Medical Marijuana Toll-Free Helpline at 1-833-4OH-MMCP (1-833-464-6627), or contact the Board via email MMCPRegistry@pharmacy.ohio.gov.
Click the links below to learn more.
Rule 3796:2-2-01 | Cultivator operations and quality assurance plan
Approved Pesticides for Use in the Cultivation of Medical Marijuana
Rule 3796:2-2-01 | Cultivator operations and quality assurance plan
Approved Pesticides for Use in the Cultivation of Medical Marijuana