Governor Rick Scott has signed legislation, House Bill 307, into law to permit medical marijuana access to people diagnosed with terminal illnesses.
House members overwhelmingly voted on Thursday, March 3, in favor of the measure. Senate lawmakers approved the bill by a vote of 28 to 11 on Monday, March 7.
NORML would like to thank those of you who contacted your elected officials and urged their support for this measure.
Florida law already permits for the production of strains of cannabis high in CBD to be dispensed to qualified patients with cancer, muscle spasms, and intractable seizures. However, to date, this program has yet to be operational. House Bill 307 will expand state-licensed medical marijuana production to also include strains dominant in THC.
Additional information regarding statewide efforts is available from Florida NORML or follow them on Facebook.
National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws – Advocacy Campaigns
