Staff ReportsJune 29, 2019
4min1033
The move should “prevent an interruption in the supply of the drug.”
Tag: cannabidiol
Staff ReportsJune 29, 2019Staff ReportsJune 27, 2019
4min617
The measure should "prevent an interruption in the supply of the drug."
Jim RosicaApril 9, 2019
8min705
"This isn't about being high. This is about being medicated."
Staff ReportsMarch 25, 2019
5min913
"It's not the same as growing apples and oranges."
Jim RosicaNovember 1, 2018
6min633
Following the feds’ lead, Attorney General Pam Bondi on Thursday issued an emergency rule allowing a new drug for child epilepsy patients that contains CBD, a ‘non-euphoric’ chemical from cannabis. Bondi’s filing with the Secretary of State notes there are now about “64 patients in the state of Florida who are legally using an FDA-approved […]
Keith MorelliJune 13, 2016
4min536
With half the states in the union already allowing marijuana for medical use, and several others on the verge of passing laws permitting pot to be used for medicinal purposes, a Florida law firm is establishing a foothold in this field, where laws are constantly being tweaked, and regulations governing the burgeoning multi-billion-dollar industry are […]
Associated PressJanuary 16, 2016
6min213
In the two years since the Florida Legislature passed a law allowing highly restricted use of medical marijuana to help people with seizures, the measure remains in regulatory limbo with more questions than answers. The low-potency marijuana allowed under the Compassionate Cannabis Act of 2014 is not getting to patients and that has key supporters […]
Associated PressDecember 10, 2015
5min321
The Florida nurseries selected to cultivate and distribute the first medical marijuana in the state have successfully reached their first benchmark. All five have posted their $5 million performance bonds mandated by the Department of Health. The deadline was Wednesday at the close of business. The Office of Compassionate Care selected the five nurseries on […]
Guest AuthorAugust 17, 201413min188
In November, Florida voters will likely approve Amendment 2 – a proposal that seeks to expand health-care options to include medical marijuana. At that point, it will be incumbent on lawmakers to implement regulatory schemes that protect rather than exploit Florida’s health-care system. Toward this goal, looking at the experience of other states can offer a […]
Peter SchorschJanuary 23, 20146min227
What’s going on in the Florida House? Republicans are pushing compassionate laws? Taking on issues that were once reserved for bleeding hearts on the Left? Huh? First, there’s Speaker Will Weatherford, Republican beacon, staking firmly his position in favor of offering in-state tuition to undocumented immigrants. Now, there’s state Rep. Matt Gaetz, no schlub in […]