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Medical Marijuana refers to the use of marijuana to treat or alleviate symptoms of certain illnesses. A growing number of states permit individuals to use marijuana on the recommendation of a physician. Despite... more +
Medical Marijuana refers to the use of marijuana to treat or alleviate symptoms of certain illnesses. A growing number of states permit individuals to use marijuana on the recommendation of a physician. Despite state laws to the contrary, Federal law still prohibits the use or possession of marijuana. The conflict between state and federal law on this issue has created interesting enforcement issues and significant legal hurdles for medical marijuana providers.  less -
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Medical Cannabis Bill Approved by Florida Senate

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On March 7, 2016, the Florida Senate approved a House version of a bill (HB 307) that will allow terminally ill patients to use medical cannabis of all strengths during the last year of their lives. HB 307 is now headed to...more

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Governor Scott Signs Medical Marijuana Bill

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Florida Governor Rick Scott signed Senate Bill 1030 (the "Charlotte's Web" bill) into law on Monday, June 16, 2014 allowing for the limited use of a special strain of marijuana to treat epileptic seizures and other diseases....more

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