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The Senate Health Policy Committee voted unanimously to approve the measure SB 406 that would revamp Florida's medical-marijuana laws Monday.
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House Moves Forward On Medical Marijuana
The House Health Quality Subcommittee approved HB 1397 Tuesday, a controversial proposal that has been criticized by supporters of Amendment 2.
Read More »Florida Senate Looks To Put Together Marijuana Plan
More growers, access to treatment for snowbirds, and greater flexibility in the relationship between patients and doctors are among the items likely to be included in a new proposal from the Florida Senate to carry out a constitutional amendment approved by voters in November to broadly legalize medical marijuana.
Read More »Can Cannabis Cure The Opioid Epidemic?
It would be an understatement to say there is no universal agreement that marijuana can be used to treat addiction, but some patients are choosing the flowery herb over the use of more harmful substances.
Read More »Florida Begins Process Of Issuing Medical Marijuana ID Cards
Florida health officials who oversee the medical marijuana program have started processing identification card applications for patients and caregivers. The cards, which are issued through the Office of Compassionate Use, are part of regulations passed by the Florida Legislature last year. Department of Health spokeswoman Mara Gambinieri says the rule …
Read More »Gainesville Resident Fights To Protect Free Speech
James Thompson, a Gainesville citizen, has been working to update the city's free speech laws since a contested event at Artwalk. Due to his work, procedures have been changed, but laws have not. Thompson initially planned to wait to push the issue, but thinks with the increase in demonstrations, Gainesville must clarify its position now.
Read More »Florida Officials, Voters Clash Over Medical Marijuana Rules
Three months after Florida voters overwhelmingly approved a constitutional amendment on medical marijuana, state officials have recommended restrictions on what type of patients can qualify for medical marijuana, and where they can obtain it. Their suggestions, however, have prompted a wave of opposition across the state.
Read More »Legal Pot In Fla. Causes Headaches For Local Officials
Local government officials in Florida are grappling with an anticipated "green rush" in the state after voters in November overwhelmingly approved a measure legalizing medical marijuana for hundreds of thousands of patients with debilitating conditions.
Read More »Senator Offers Roadmap For Marijuana Changes
A key senator Thursday released the Legislature's first attempt at carrying out a constitutional amendment that broadly legalized medical marijuana, with the proposal calling for a growing number of marijuana licenses and making it easier for doctors to order the treatment for patients.
Read More »Health Officials Begin Medical Marijuana Rules Process
Today, the Florida Department of Health published the proposed rules-making process that will expand those eligible to receive medical marijuana and announced that public hearings will be held in five cities in February.
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