April 19, 2024
Medical Marijuana
Gov. Scott Appeals Major Medical Marijuana Ruling
Less than three hours before a 5 p.m. deadline, Gov. Rick Scott's administration Friday filed a notice to appeal a Tallahassee judge's order that struck down a 2017 medical marijuana law as unconstitutional.
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Published on 10/23/2018
William "Beau" Wrigley, Jr. Joins Surterra's Board of Directors as Chairman
Leads recently closed $65 million Series C equity fundraising round
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Published on 8/9/2018
Florida's Medical Marijuana Implementation Continues To Vex Lawmakers
The Department's Office of Compassionate Use has been slammed with nearly two dozen lawsuits, half which continue to be litigated. But speaking to reporters after a Wednesday budget review committee, Sen. Rob Bradley, R-Orange Park, says the department is getting better.
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Published on 7/24/2018
More Medical Marijuana Licenses Will Increase Access
The Florida Department of Health is committed to ensuring qualified patients have safe, reliable access to low-THC cannabis and medical marijuana. In an effort to continue to expand availability of this treatment, the department will accept applications for registration as a Medical Marijuana Treatment Center (MMTC) through a new rule. This new rule addresses the Pigford Class License and the four additional licenses available upon reaching 100,000 patients, as outlined by the Florida Legislature in 2017.
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Published on 7/17/2018
Florida might face physician shortfall as medical marijuana expands
While state officials debate the best regulatory framework for medical marijuana in Florida, a more practical challenge may be on the horizon. The current list of doctors may not be enough to meet the demand of an expanding pool of patients.
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Published on 1/9/2017
