Florida House Committee Approves Changes to Medical Marijuana Registration Process
A Florida House committee has approved a proposal that aims to modify the registration and recertification processes for medical marijuana patients. The move is seen as a step towards improving the state’s medical marijuana program, which was established in 2016.
Under the proposed changes, patients would be able to register for medical marijuana online, rather than having to visit a doctor’s office in person. Additionally, the recertification process would be streamlined, allowing patients to renew their registration more easily.
The proposal also includes measures to improve the program’s oversight and accountability, including the creation of a new advisory committee to provide guidance on the program’s implementation.
The bill now heads to the full House for consideration. If approved, it would need to be signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis before taking effect.
The proposed changes are seen as a positive step towards improving the state’s medical marijuana program, which has been criticized in the past for its complexity and bureaucracy. Medical marijuana patients in Florida have been advocating for changes to the program, and this proposal is seen as a step towards making the process more patient-friendly.
