Florida to Accept Medical Marijuana Applications

State of Florida (GNIS 294478)

Application Window of the Regulatory Agency

RULE NO.: RULE TITLE: 64ER23-1

Application Window for April 2023 MMTC Batching Cycle

SPECIFIC REASONS FOR FINDING AN IMMEDIATE DANGER TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY OR WELFARE: Pursuant to Chapter 2022-157, § 18, Laws of Florida, the Department is not required to make findings of an immediate danger to the public, health, safety, or welfare.

REASON FOR CONCLUDING THAT THE PROCEDURE IS FAIR UNDER THE CIRCUMSTANCES: The Department of Health is directed by Chapter 2022-157, § 18, Laws of Florida, to adopt emergency rules to implement section 381.986, Florida Statutes.

SUMMARY: This emergency rule establishes the application window for the April 2023 batching cycle for MMTC licensure in accordance with Emergency Rule 64ER22-9.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE EMERGENCY RULE IS: Office of Medical Marijuana Use at OMMURules@flhealth.gov.

THE FULL TEXT OF THE EMERGENCY RULE IS: 64ER23-1 Application Window for April 2023 MMTC Batching Cycle.

(1) The definitions stated in Emergency Rule 64ER22-9 apply to this rule.

(2) This emergency rule establishes the application window for the April 2023 batching cycle for MMTC licensure.

(3) The application window for the April 2023 batching cycle opens on Monday, April 24, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. eastern time. The application window closes on Friday, April 28, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. eastern time.

(4) 22 MMTC licenses are available in the April 2023 batching cycle.

(5) Applications for the April 2023 batching cycle must be submitted to the department in accordance with Emergency Rule 64ER22-9. Rulemaking Authority Art. X, § 29, Fla. Const., 381.986(8)(b), 381.986(8)(k), FS. Law Implemented Art. X, § 29, Fla. Const., 381.986(8)(a) and (b), FS. History–New 2-1-23. THIS RULE TAKES EFFECT UPON BEING FILED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE UNLESS A LATER TIME AND DATE IS SPECIFIED IN THE RULE. EFFECTIVE DATE: February 1, 2023Link to document

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