The legal age for approval in Utah is 21 years old. That being said, the Utah Department of Health has appointed seven medical providers to the Compassionate Use Board, which meets once a month to approve younger patients in need of Medical Cannabis use.

The process for minor patients is different than those 21 or older. After the minor patient is seen, their medical provider will build a case to present to the Compassionate Use Board. This will include documentation of the visit, medical records provided by the patient, and research to support the minor patient’s use of Medical Cannabis. After submitting the patient’s case to the board, it is up to the members of the Compassionate Use Board to decide whether or not Medical Cannabis is necessary for the patient and condition in question.