Some of the biggest news in Florida is on the medial marijuana front. And, when it comes to Florida medical news, plans for developing a grow to stock dispensaries is on the front page. It is not surprising companies and individuals have started grow operations to supply the ongoing need of patients in many areas.
What is surprising, is that a Florida company is planning on building what is believed to be one of the biggest medical marijuana factories in the Nation, even before a program has been implemented. The owner of the perspective grow believes that having such a large grow will benefit patients. While this may be the case, many other States require that all product be grown on-site and that all dispensaries involved in the production and distribution of medical marijuana operate on a non-profit basis.
While there is currently only one strain acceptable for use in the State, one known as "Charlotte's Web, " it is hoped the medical community will expand and grow rapidly. The strain is named for the girl who discovered the benefits of the drug. Still, there are those for full legalization and those who wish to keep all aspects illegal.
The owners also hope that having an ongoing supply will keep the cost down for patients who desperately need the drug. As there is currently no insurance available with regards to obtaining this type of medication, keeping cost down is a key aspect in keeping the program legal.
Like with other State assistance programs, individuals are often required to submit proof of eligibility. While individuals can make up a to certain amount of income, income limits are often lower than in other areas of assistance. Still, as there are many patients who can not work due to a serious or terminal illness, most agree this is an excellent added benefit to medical marijuana over full legalization.
This new grow space known as GrowHealthy takes up 185 square foot of space in an old warehouse. The warehouse is located in an industrial complex in central Florida near Orlando. Whether or not there will be a dispensary on-site has yet to be determined. Laws stating that grows be done on-site and dispensaries operate on a non-profit basis exist in a number of medical marijuana states.
Even without a program yet in place, the owners repeatedly suggest that productivity will be higher than in some other states. Also, it is anticipated that through the use of automated equipment and processing as with tobacco plants that the cost will be remain lower. With Colorado and Washington paving the way for full legalization, it will be interesting to see what happens in those states which have had medical programs in place for years.
While a Statewide program is not yet in place in Florida, the Governor signed a compassionate care act in June of 2014. The act provides for the use of a special strain of cannabis to treat epileptic seizures and other serious illness. While the initial regulations are quite limited as to which illnesses and patients may qualify, it is still a move forward as the measure has received bipartisan support on the local and State level.
What is surprising, is that a Florida company is planning on building what is believed to be one of the biggest medical marijuana factories in the Nation, even before a program has been implemented. The owner of the perspective grow believes that having such a large grow will benefit patients. While this may be the case, many other States require that all product be grown on-site and that all dispensaries involved in the production and distribution of medical marijuana operate on a non-profit basis.
While there is currently only one strain acceptable for use in the State, one known as "Charlotte's Web, " it is hoped the medical community will expand and grow rapidly. The strain is named for the girl who discovered the benefits of the drug. Still, there are those for full legalization and those who wish to keep all aspects illegal.
The owners also hope that having an ongoing supply will keep the cost down for patients who desperately need the drug. As there is currently no insurance available with regards to obtaining this type of medication, keeping cost down is a key aspect in keeping the program legal.
Like with other State assistance programs, individuals are often required to submit proof of eligibility. While individuals can make up a to certain amount of income, income limits are often lower than in other areas of assistance. Still, as there are many patients who can not work due to a serious or terminal illness, most agree this is an excellent added benefit to medical marijuana over full legalization.
This new grow space known as GrowHealthy takes up 185 square foot of space in an old warehouse. The warehouse is located in an industrial complex in central Florida near Orlando. Whether or not there will be a dispensary on-site has yet to be determined. Laws stating that grows be done on-site and dispensaries operate on a non-profit basis exist in a number of medical marijuana states.
Even without a program yet in place, the owners repeatedly suggest that productivity will be higher than in some other states. Also, it is anticipated that through the use of automated equipment and processing as with tobacco plants that the cost will be remain lower. With Colorado and Washington paving the way for full legalization, it will be interesting to see what happens in those states which have had medical programs in place for years.
While a Statewide program is not yet in place in Florida, the Governor signed a compassionate care act in June of 2014. The act provides for the use of a special strain of cannabis to treat epileptic seizures and other serious illness. While the initial regulations are quite limited as to which illnesses and patients may qualify, it is still a move forward as the measure has received bipartisan support on the local and State level.
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