Florida § 385.212 - Powers and duties of the Department of Health; Office of Medical Marijuana Use.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 385.212 — Powers and duties of the Department of Health; Office of Medical Marijuana Use., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 385.212. Powers and duties of the Department of Health; Office of Medical Marijuana Use.
(1) The Department of Health shall establish an Office of Medical Marijuana Use under the direction of the Deputy State Health Officer. (2) The Office of Medical Marijuana Use may enhance access to investigational new drugs for Florida patients through approved clinical treatment plans or studies. The Office of Medical Marijuana Use may: (a) Create a network of state universities and medical centers recognized pursuant to s. 381.925. (b) Make any necessary application to the United States Food and Drug Administration or a pharmaceutical manufacturer to facilitate enhanced access to medical use of marijuana for Florida patients. (c) Enter into any agreements necessary to facilitate enhanced access to medical use of marijuana for Florida patients. (3) The department may adopt rules necessary to implement this section. (4) The Office of Medical Marijuana Use shall administer and enforce s. 381.986.
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 385.212
What does Florida Statutes § 385.212 cover?
Section 385.212 ("Powers and duties of the Department of Health; Office of Medical Marijuana Use.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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