On Sept. 20, 2017, Florida health officials unveiled an emergency rule that outlines new standards for the Florida medical marijuana application process.
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John Morgan Prepared to Invest $100M in Florida’s Medical Marijuana Industry
Orlando trial lawyer and Amendment 2 financier John Morgan is prepared to invest $100 million in Florida’s medical marijuana industry.
Florida Speaker Calls for Special Session on Medical Marijuana
On May 10, 2017, Florida House Speaker Richard Corcoran joined a growing number of voices calling for the state legislature to convene a special session on medical marijuana so it can pass legislation regarding the program’s implementation and regulation.
Florida’s John Morgan and Ben Pollara Have Falling Out Over Medical Marijuana
John Morgan and Ben Pollara, two of Florida’s biggest medical marijuana advocates, are having a very messy and very public falling out over the Florida legislature’s failure to regulate the state’s medical marijuana program.
Florida House Approves Medical Marijuana Bill
On May 2, 2017, the Florida House of Representatives voted to approve House Bill 1397, a bill that would regulate the state’s developing medical marijuana program.
Florida Senate Committee Approves Medical Marijuana Bill
On April 3, 2017, the Florida Senate Committee on Health Policy voted unanimously to approve Senate Bill 406, a bill regulating the state’s emerging medical marijuana market.
Florida House Committee Approves Medical Marijuana Bill
On March 28, 2017, the Florida House Health Quality Subcommittee voted to approve a bill that would regulate the state’s burgeoning medical marijuana market.
Florida Lawmaker Introduces Bill to Remove Cap on Dispensaries
In Florida, state Sen. Jeff Brandes, has introduced a bill that would update several key components of the state’s medical marijuana system.
Florida Department of Health Releases Proposed Medical Marijuana Rules
On Jan. 17, 2017, the Florida Department of Health unveiled a set of proposed regulations for Florida’s medical marijuana system. Under the proposal, rules and regulations guiding Florida’s low-THC medical marijuana program would be applied to the state’s wider system.
Florida State Legislature Works to Implement New MMJ Law
The state legislature and health department have six months to revise current rules and must implement them within nine months.
Florida NORML Files Lawsuit Over Ballots Excluding MMJ Question
On Oct. 20, 2016, the Florida chapter of NORML filed a lawsuit against the Broward County Supervisor of Elections after it was discovered that Amendment 2, an amendment that would legalize medical marijuana in Florida, was excluded from several mail-in ballots.
Florida Group Releases First Attack Ad Against Amendment 2
In Florida, opponents of marijuana reform have released their first attack ad against Amendment 2, a ballot amendment which would legalize medical marijuana in the state.
Florida Representative Hopes to Expand Medical Marijuana
When Florida legalized low-thc medical marijuana for patients suffering from intractable seizures, many expected the drug would become available within the year.
Florida Medical Marijuana Movement Passes Milestone
The medical marijuana advocacy group United for Care has just passed a significant milestone in its pursuit to legalize medical marijuana in the state of Florida.
Florida Congresswoman Barters MMJ for Support
While the rest of the country freezes, things are heating up in Florida as marijuana politics takes a sour turn.