State health officials have named the three members of a panel that will choose five nurseries to be Florida’s first legal pot growers, setting in motion the final stages of the drawn-out process to get Florida’s new medical-marijuana industry off the ground. The Department of Health tapped two of its own workers – Christian Bax, […]
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Florida: Medical Marijuana Rumble Between the State Legislature and the Voters
Florida lawmakers are spinning their wheels once again in hopes of creating a functional medical marijuana program in the next legislative session. Republican State Representative GregSteuberefilled a piece of legislation last week aimed at putting the state&r… Read article here: High Times
Florida: Proposal Filed To Overhaul Medical Marijuana Law
More than a year after lawmakers approved allowing limited types of medical marijuana to be sold in Florida, a House Republican filed a bill Thursday that would overhaul the law. The proposal (HB 63), filed by Rep. Greg Steube, R-Sarasota, will be considered during the 2016 session and comes as the Florida Department of Health […]
New Florida Marijuana Initiative Would Legalize The Plant For Adults
Florida marijuana activists have launched a voter initiative called “Regulate Florida,” which would amend the Florida constitution to legalize and regulate adult use of marijuana in the Sunshine State. If the Regulate Florida measure makes it on to the November 2016 ballot, Florida voters could face two decisions about the future use of marijuana: one […]
Florida Cop Punches Teen Over Suspicion of Marijuana, No Weed Is Found
In some parts of Florida, police now have the authority to use their discretion when it comes to dealing with marijuana-related offenses—while in other jurisdictions, the average citizen can still be subjected to a law enforcement beat-down simply based on odorifero… Read article here: High Times
Florida: Are You Ready to Legalize Medical Marijuana in 2016?
While the state of Florida continues to pussyfoot around with the implementation of a CBD-only law, the stage is being set to to legalize a full-scale medical marijuana program in 2016. United For Care, whose proposal to legalize the leaf for medicinal purposes failed by … Read article here: High Times
Florida Police Shoot Unarmed Man in the Face Over Marijuana
Florida police are rampaging to rid the streets of marijuana, a substance that voters across the state are predicted to legalize for medicinal use in 2016. The latest victim was a 26-year-old man who was fatally shot last week during a drug raid. Read article here: High Times
Florida Lawmakers Attempts to Legalize Statewide Cannabis Industry
A democratic lawmaker has proposed the establishment of a regulated, recreational marijuana market in Florida. While the bill is not expected to pass, many believe the state has a real chance at legalizing medical marijuana in 2016. Read article here: High Times
Florida Org. Continues Fight to Legalize Medical Marijuana
Arising from the ashes of defeat in the 2014 election, a Florida cannabis coalition has emerged with a brand-new initiative aimed at legalizing medical marijuana in 2016. A report fromThe Miami Heraldindicates that pot proponents filed a slightly amended propo… Read article here: High Times
Court Ends Drug Tests for Welfare Applicants in Florida
A federal appellate court unanimously struck down a 2011 Florida law mandating drug tests for all welfare applicants, even thosenot suspectedof illegal substance use. High Times