Articles tagged with "Florida"
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How Florida’s Medical Marijuana Industry Weathered Hurricane Irma
Gage Peake - Published on September 15, 2017read moreLess than a week after Hurricane Irma made landfall in Florida, people are working to clean up and rebuild their lives.
All the Cannabis Legalization Measures in Play Right Now
Jay Lassiter - Published on September 11, 2017read moreMost of this year’s cannabis-related politicking involves laying the groundwork for 2018, when at least a half-dozen medical and adult-use measures may go up for a vote.
‘First Green Bank’ Is Florida’s First to Serve Cannabis Industry
Gage Peake - Published on August 14, 2017read moreOrlando-based First Green Bank is giving new meaning to its name by offering financial services to cannabis businesses.
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Florida Awards 2 More Medical Marijuana Licenses
The Associated Press - Published on August 10, 2017read moreFlorida’s Department of Health has licensed two additional medical marijuana treatment centers, in Eustis and Arcadia.
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Florida Medical Board to Vote on Cannabis Rules for Doctors
Gage Peake - Published on August 2, 2017read moreFlorida health regulators will weigh in on several key cannabis issues this week, with the state Board of Medicine scheduled to vote on regulations.
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John Morgan Sues to Overturn Florida’s Smokeable-Cannabis Ban
Ben Adlin - Published on July 6, 2017read moreFlorida attorney John Morgan is taking aim at the Legislature’s recently imposed ban on smokeable forms of medical cannabis.
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Florida Governor Signs Medical Marijuana Legislation
The Associated Press - Published on June 23, 2017read moreGov. Rick Scott has signed into law a bill that outlines how patients can qualify and receive medical marijuana. Critics are already planning a lawsuit.
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Florida Attorney Plans Lawsuit to Allow for Smoking of Medical Cannabis
The Associated Press - Published on June 12, 2017read moreThe Florida Legislature’s passage of a bill to enact the state’s amendment expanding the use of medical marijuana has ended one chapter in the battle.
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Florida Governor: ‘I Absolutely Will Sign’ Medical Marijuana Bill
The Associated Press - Published on June 9, 2017read moreFlorida Gov. Rick Scott said he “absolutely” intends to sign the medical marijuana bill passed Friday by the state Legislature.
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10 Things to Know About Florida’s Medical Marijuana Bill
The Associated Press - Published on June 9, 2017read moreThe Florida Legislature on Friday finally approved a bill establishing a framework for the state’s constitutional amendment expanding medical marijuana.









