Signed by the Governor: New Florida Law Legalizes Medical Marijuana for Terminal Patients, Defies Federal Ban

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (March 25, 2016) – A bill expanding the state’s “Right to Try” law by legalizing the limited use of medical marijuana by terminal patients was signed into law by Gov. Rick Scott today. Rep. Matt Goetz (R-Fort Walton Beach) sponsored House Bill 307 (HB307). Sen. Rob Bradley (R-Fleming) sponsored a companion bill in the…

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To the Governor’s Desk: Florida Passes Bill Legalizing Medical Marijuana for Terminal Patients, Defying Federal Ban

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (March 7, 2016) – A bill expanding the state’s “Right to Try” law by legalizing the limited use of medical marijuana passed the state Senate today and will go on to the governor’s desk. If signed into law, the legislation will further nullify in effect federal prohibition of cannabis. Rep. Matt Goetz (R-Fort…

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Florida Bills Legalizing Medical Marijuana for Terminal Patients, Defying Federal Ban Pass Committees

TALLAHASSEE, FL. (Nov. 19, 2015) – Two bills that would allow terminally ill patients access to medicinal marijuana, further nullifying in effect federal prohibition of cannabis, passed unanimously out of committees Tuesday. The legislation expands on a recently passed “right to try” law that effectively nullifies in practice some Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rules…

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Florida Bills Would Legalize Medical Marijuana for Terminal Patients, Defy Federal Ban

TALLAHASSEE, FL. (Oct 23, 2015) – Two bills recently filed in the Florida legislature would allow terminally ill patients access to medicinal marijuana, further nullifying in effect federal prohibition of cannabis. The legislation expands on a recently passed “right to try” law that effectively nullifies in practice some Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rules that…

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