cannabis in the state of florida
Since the Sunshine State legalized medical cannabis in 2016, more than 360,000 Floridians have seen relief from debilitating symptoms suffering from underlying conditions. fast forward to 2020, and usa. uu. sen. Jeff Brandes is pushing for the passage of SB 1860, which would legalize and regulate the recreational use of cannabis for all citizens. Efforts for legalization nearly made it to the 2020 ballot, which would have left the decision up to Floridians, however that failed, the Miami Herald reports.
Meanwhile, certain areas of Florida have made significant decriminalization efforts, with Disney World’s own Orlando citing fines rather than arresting residents who possess 20 grams of cannabis or less. however, when it comes to medical cannabis licensing for dispensary regulations, the state remains in limbo. Although a ruling on the separate license is projected for summer 2020, oral arguments are delayed until October 2020.
The licensing decision triggered a lawsuit now before the supreme court, with the result significantly affecting the sale of medical cannabis in the state, which was last reported in July 2020 , was important to orlando, according to the weekly state update. . the orlando vidacann dispensary sold 3,942,891 mg of thc-based medical cannabis in the first week of july. if the state goes ahead with recreational use, the licensing decision will dictate further dispensary regulations.
become a medical marijuana patient in florida
Becoming a medical marijuana patient in Florida is a three-step process. First, Veriheal can help you schedule an appointment with a licensed medical marijuana doctor who will review your ailments and medical condition. second, once you are evaluated and if you are approved, you will receive a medical cannabis recommendation from the doctor. Lastly, once you have been approved for medical marijuana, you can purchase medical marijuana at any Florida dispensary in your area.
- You must complete the patient attestation form and bring it to your doctor’s appointment.
- You must recertify your license/medical card every 70 days by seeing a doctor. We do not charge extra for these additional visits for recertification within the same year.
- You must complete the application for a Medical Marijuana Use Registry Identification Card with the Florida Department of Health’s Office of Medical Marijuana Use (OMMU). Submit all necessary paperwork and a $75 application fee.
- A medical marijuana card in Florida is only valid for 210 days. you will need to renew your card in full within that time frame. a doctor can check with you through the veriheal platform to make sure your card is still valid.
To qualify for the medical marijuana program in Florida, you must:
- be an adult (over the age of 18).
- be recommended by a doctor for marijuana use (doctor must be registered with the florida mmj program).
- have proof of a qualifying medical condition in the form of medical records.
- Minors must have recommendations from two doctors and their legal guardian must consent.
The state will send you your physical medical marijuana card in hard copy once your application is approved.
patient qualification conditions
florida has a list of qualifying conditions that make state residents eligible for medical cannabis certification. So far, the Sunshine State has approved the following conditions:
- amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)/lou gehrig’s disease
- cancer
- crohn’s disease
- chronic (non-malignant) pain
- epilepsy
- glaucoma
- hiv/aids
- multiple sclerosis
- parkinson’s disease
- post-traumatic stress (post-traumatic stress disorder)
The state also details that any “medical condition of the same type or class or comparable to the above” and “a terminal condition diagnosed by a physician other than the qualified physician issuing the medical certification”, qualify patients for the certification. .
lastly, a “chronic nonmalignant pain caused by a qualifying medical condition or originating from a qualifying medical condition and persisting beyond the usual course of that qualifying medical condition” is also considered under the condition. In addition to having a qualifying medical condition, residents must also meet other state requirements to be eligible for a medical cannabis license.
sitter requirements in florida
Like the patient, a caregiver must meet state-specific requirements to assist a patient with medical cannabis use. a caregiver must prove her address with a valid driver’s license or state ID card, have an email address, and provide a photo. the cost of a caregiver card is $75; however, veriheal can help qualified caregivers and patients apply together, saving money that is guaranteed to be refunded if approval does not go through.