A Florida legislative subcommittee on Monday advanced a bill to restrict psychoactive hemp-derived cannabinoids such as Delta 8 THC and Delta 10. The legislation, House Bill 1613, was advanced by the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee by a vote of 8-4.The 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp and hemp products at the federal level, leading to a surge in … [Read more...] about Florida House Panel Advances Bill To Restrict Hemp Cannabinoids
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Florida lawmakers may cap cannabis potency ahead of vote on recreational marijuana
Before Florida voters have the chance to vote on whether they do or don’t want recreational marijuana, some state lawmakers are already trying to limit what could be legally sold in the state. The proposed bill, HB1269, would affect non-medical use of marijuana and would take effect 30 days after the passage of an amendment allowing legal recreational use. It would cap THC … [Read more...] about Florida lawmakers may cap cannabis potency ahead of vote on recreational marijuana
Some Florida children see benefits from medical marijuana, but questions remain
In Focus: Medical marijuana for children was legalized in Florida in 2016 It’s commonly used to treat children living with debilitating medical conditions Some of the biggest concerns are quality control and a lack of studies on medical marijuana in children It’s a debate that’s been going on for years now in our state: medical marijuana for children. We’re looking at all of … [Read more...] about Some Florida children see benefits from medical marijuana, but questions remain
Felony drug charge against WWE wrestler dropped, only possession of cannabis misdemeanor remains
BUSHNELL, Fla. (TND) — The professional wrestler who was arrested on marijuana charges after a traffic stop is no longer facing a felony. Prosecutors dropped the felony case against Gionna J. Daddio — known to fans of World Wrestling Entertainment as the superstar “Liv Morgan” — due to what they called “some recent case-law in Florida.” Prosecutors filed this document called … [Read more...] about Felony drug charge against WWE wrestler dropped, only possession of cannabis misdemeanor remains
Newly Introduced Bill in Florida Proposes 10% Cap on Smokable THC Products
Florida Representative Ralph Massullo introduced House Bill 1269 on Jan. 5, which received its first reading on Jan. 9. If passed, the bill would implement limitations on potency in cannabis products specifically if adult-use cannabis is legalized. The bill proposes strict limitations for smoking products, concentrates, and edibles. “Marijuana for personal use may not have a … [Read more...] about Newly Introduced Bill in Florida Proposes 10% Cap on Smokable THC Products
Florida inches closer to recreational marijuana with 2024 ballot initiative
In less than a decade, nearly half the United States — 24 states plus Washington, D.C., and Guam — has opted to approve adult recreational use of marijuana. More than a dozen other states, including Florida, have medical cannabis programs or have decriminalized weed, while only four states — South Carolina, Kansas, Wyoming and Idaho — maintain a fully illegal stance toward … [Read more...] about Florida inches closer to recreational marijuana with 2024 ballot initiative
Florida Activists Withdraw Medical Cannabis Home Grow Initiative
The supporters of a proposed citizen’s initiative that would allow Florida medical marijuana patients to cultivate cannabis at home have ended their efforts to place the measure on the ballot for the 2024 general election. The home cultivation campaign withdrew its initiative petition late last month after failing to collect enough signatures to qualify for the ballot. Cannabis … [Read more...] about Florida Activists Withdraw Medical Cannabis Home Grow Initiative
Former St. Johns County Sheriff given warning after being found with marijuana
ST. AUGUSTINE BEACH, Fla. — A former St. Johns County Sheriff was pulled over and police found marijuana in the car. He was let off with only a warning. According to a St. Augustine Beach Police report, there was a strong smell of marijuana coming from inside David Shoar’s car. Shoar has a long history in law enforcement, most recently as Sheriff of St. Johns County for 16 … [Read more...] about Former St. Johns County Sheriff given warning after being found with marijuana
Florida braces for medical cannabis boom as 22 new licenses are up for grabs
Florida is on the cusp of significantly expanding its legal cannabis industry by issuing 22 new licenses to medical marijuana operators, a move that could nearly double the current market. With 74 applications submitted by the April deadline (and one withdrawn) there are currently 73 contenders all vying for one of the 22 available Medical Marijuana Treatment Center licenses — … [Read more...] about Florida braces for medical cannabis boom as 22 new licenses are up for grabs
2024 Outlook: Expected Marijuana Rescheduling Will Help Stabilize, Revitalize Cannabis Businesses
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Dec. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A cannabis industry reeling from market corrections and over taxation will find stabilizing relief in 2024 when the U.S. federal government reschedules cannabis to a Schedule III substance, according to leaders at Sweet Leaf Madison Capital (SLMC), a nationwide provider of tailored debt financing solutions for the … [Read more...] about 2024 Outlook: Expected Marijuana Rescheduling Will Help Stabilize, Revitalize Cannabis Businesses
