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James CallFebruary 9, 2015

Drone technology has evolved to enabling the remote-controlled aerial devices to provide crisp clear video from hundreds of feet in the air instantly and cheaply. And while this appeals to law enforcement looking to stretch resources, farmers wanting to monitor livestock and the media covering outdoor events it alarms privacy rights advocates worried about flying […]

James CallFebruary 6, 2015

Patricia Nelson demonstrated during 25 hours of negotiations over a 35-hour period she means business. The director of the state Office of Compassionate Use concluded negotiations for a regulatory structure for a medicinal marijuana industry saying she would submit a proposed rule as quickly as possible. She made the statement around 7:00 p.m. Thursday. It […]

James CallFebruary 6, 2015

Patricia Nelson demonstrated during 25 hours of negotiations over a 35-hour period she means business. The director of the state Office of Compassionate Use concluded negotiations for a regulatory structure for a medicinal marijuana industry saying she would submit a proposed rule as quickly as possible. She made the statement around 7:00 p.m. Thursday. It […]

James CallFebruary 5, 2015

With a little luck, a cannabis-based medicine may be available in Florida by the end of the year – even if the rule developed during two days of negotiations is challenged. Patricia Nelson, director of the state Office of Compassionate Use, navigated a 12-member panel of stakeholders through a thicket of regulatory issues caused by […]

James CallFebruary 5, 2015

With a little luck, a cannabis-based medicine may be available in Florida by the end of the year – even if the rule developed during two days of negotiations is challenged. Patricia Nelson, director of the state Office of Compassionate Use, navigated a 12-member panel of stakeholders through a thicket of regulatory issues caused by […]

James CallFebruary 5, 2015

Negotiations to develop regulations for the state’s medical marijuana law are scheduled to conclude today. Patricia Nelson, director of the Office of Compassionate Use, said Wednesday that the intent is to publish a rule Monday, starting the clock on a 21-day comment period when the proposal could be challenged. The working document as it now […]

James CallFebruary 5, 2015

Negotiations to develop regulations for the state’s medical marijuana law are scheduled to conclude today. Patricia Nelson, director of the Office of Compassionate Use, said Wednesday that the intent is to publish a rule Monday, starting the clock on a 21-day comment period when the proposal could be challenged. The working document as it now […]

James CallFebruary 4, 2015

Sen. Jack Latvala Wednesday tabled his growler bill after 95 minutes of public testimony and 20 minutes of debate. Florida is one of two states that prohibit a 64-ounce container for beer. Crafter breweries have been fighting for three years to get what they say is the most popular size for containers available in Florida. […]

James CallFebruary 4, 2015

Patricia Nelson delivered the marching orders to the 12-member panel negotiating a regulatory structure to allow a medicinal marijuana product in Florida. The director of the Office of Compassionate Use minced few words in opening the first day of the two-day meeting scheduled to fulfill the Department of Health’s responsibility to implement the state’s Charlotte’s […]

James CallFebruary 4, 2015

Patricia Nelson delivered the marching orders to the 12-member panel negotiating a regulatory structure to allow a medicinal marijuana product in Florida. The director of the Office of Compassionate Use minced few words in opening the first day of the two-day meeting scheduled to fulfill the Department of Health’s responsibility to implement the state’s Charlotte’s […]

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Drones spotted on Capitol radar with proposal to curb flying robotic monitors

Charlotte’s Web rule published; clock ticking on 21-day comment period

Charlotte's Web rule published; clock ticking on 21-day comment period

Charlotte’s Web negotiations end after 25 hours with plan to develop scorecard to award licenses

Charlotte's Web negotiations end after 25 hours with plan to develop scorecard to award licenses

Charlotte’s Web rules negotiations to conclude today

Charlotte's Web rules negotiations to conclude today

Sen. Jack Latvala calls time out on growler bill

The march to complete the Charlotte’s Web law

The march to complete the Charlotte's Web law