Applicants not chosen for new medical marijuana licenses are sending appeals into the Florida Department of Health (DOH). DOH did not respond to Florida Phoenix’s request for a list of the applicants that sent notices announcing their intent to appeal the decision, either informally at the agency level or formally through the state Division of Administrative Hearings. But … [Read more...] about Florida Officials’ Medical Marijuana Business Licensing Decisions Are Being Appealed By Rejected Applicants
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Medical marijuana license protests are flowing into the state
Applicants not chosen for new medical marijuana licenses are sending appeals into the Florida Department of Health. DOH did not respond to Florida Phoenix’s request for a list of the applicants that sent notices announcing their intent to appeal the decision, either informally at the agency level or formally through the state Division of Administrative Hearings. But Paula … [Read more...] about Medical marijuana license protests are flowing into the state
Cannabis Conundrum: Recent Ruling on Off-Duty Medical Use Highlights Major Challenges for Florida Employers
Employers in Florida should take note of a recent ruling that could have far-reaching implications for managing reasonable accommodation requests related to workers’ medical cannabis use. A Florida county court just sided with a paramedic who alleged he was unlawfully discriminated against for using medical cannabis while off-duty. In a December 10 order, the court found that … [Read more...] about Cannabis Conundrum: Recent Ruling on Off-Duty Medical Use Highlights Major Challenges for Florida Employers
What’s next for efforts to legalize adult recreational marijuana use?
On Election Day, Amendment 3, which would have legalized recreational marijuana use for adults 21 and older in Florida, was narrowly defeated statewide — 56% to 44% — after failing to reach the required supermajority of 60%. In Collier County, however, the no votes prevailed by 53% to 47%. The defeat of the amendment came after the Smart & Safe Florida political committee … [Read more...] about What’s next for efforts to legalize adult recreational marijuana use?
‘A conversation-starter’: Marijuana in Jewish life, both ancient and modern, is focus of new museum exhibit
You wouldn’t think it, but the venerable ancestors weren’t averse to sampling the delights of marijuana. Indeed, as “Kosher Kush,” a new exhibit at the Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU concludes, some seeds and herbs mentioned in the Bible, Talmud and other religious texts were likely cannabis.From then to now, the exhibit looks at how cannabis was and is used by Jewish … [Read more...] about ‘A conversation-starter’: Marijuana in Jewish life, both ancient and modern, is focus of new museum exhibit
The Netflix bout behind him, Mike Tyson will meet with fans in Miami. Here are details
Mike Tyson is dusting himself off from losing to Jake Paul during their Nov. 15 bout watched by millions on Netflix. The 58-year-old boxing legend is now turning his attention to his other ventures, namely his cannabis business, TYSON 2.0. Iron Mike will be making an appearance on Saturday at the MÜV dispensary in North Miami to celebrate the launch of such products as Mike … [Read more...] about The Netflix bout behind him, Mike Tyson will meet with fans in Miami. Here are details
Florida tells 22 applicants to expect medical marijuana licenses
Among the 22 successful applicants is Belushi’s Farm Florida, a team that includes actor Jim Belushi, who operates a cannabis farm in Oregon. An attorney representing the application says Belushi's Farm is more tailored to recreational markets but is OK with operating in the medical industry. The health department sent "letters of intent" to the group, but the move sets up what … [Read more...] about Florida tells 22 applicants to expect medical marijuana licenses
High potency and pesticides: Marijuana is being sold over the counter in Florida as hemp
Vape stores and smoke shops around the state are selling illegal marijuanatainted with toxic pesticides, according to the results of testing performed this month by two labs on dozens of joints, vapes and edibles purchased in stores from Tallahassee to Miami and online by the Herald/Times.Many of the tested items, all sold as hemp products, registered with a potency that by … [Read more...] about High potency and pesticides: Marijuana is being sold over the counter in Florida as hemp
Trulieve sues Republican Party of Florida for defamation over marijuana amendment
Florida’s largest medical-marijuana company filed a defamation lawsuit Wednesday accusing the state Republican Party of launching an “intentionally deceptive campaign” to mislead voters about a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow recreational use of marijuana. With voting by mail already underway in the Nov. 5 election, the lawsuit filed by Trulieve, Inc. — which … [Read more...] about Trulieve sues Republican Party of Florida for defamation over marijuana amendment
Colorado Mom Warns Florida of Cannabis Dangers Ahead of Legalization Vote
Florida Department of Children and Families As Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ political action committees have struggled to raise money to defeat a cannabis legalization ballot measure, the GOP executive is being accused of a new tactic—the use of taxpayer dollars instead. Most recently, a 30-second TV ad released on Oct. 28 warns about the “deadly dangers of marijuana,” with … [Read more...] about Colorado Mom Warns Florida of Cannabis Dangers Ahead of Legalization Vote
