§ 33-149.1. Intent.  


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  • Section 381.986, Florida Statutes, and Florida Administrative Code Chapter 64-4 authorize a limited number of dispensing organizations throughout the State of Florida to cultivate, process, and dispense low-tetrahydrocannabinol (low-THC) cannabis and medical cannabis for use by qualified patients suffering from cancer, terminal conditions, and certain chronic conditions. The dispensing organizations must be approved by the Florida Department of Health and, once approved, are subject to state regulation and oversight.

    The intent of this article is to establish the criteria for the location and permitting of establishments that dispense low-THC cannabis or medical cannabis in accordance with Section 381.986, Florida Statutes, and Florida Administrative Code Chapter 64-4.

(Ord. No. 16-67, § 1, 7-6-16)