Frequently Asked Questions

Patients suffering from the following conditions:

• Cancer
• Epilepsy
• Glaucoma
• HIV
• AIDS
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
• Crohn’s disease
• Parkinson’s disease
• Multiple sclerosis (MS)
• Medical conditions of the same kind or class as or comparable to those above
• A terminal condition diagnosed by a physician other than the qualified physician issuing the physician certification
• Chronic nonmalignant pain caused by a qualifying medical condition or that originates from a qualifying medical condition and persists beyond the usual course of that qualifying medical condition

Low-THC cannabis means a plant of the genus Cannabis, the dried flowers of which contain 0.8 percent or less of tetrahydrocannabinol and more than 10 percent of cannabidiol weight for weight; the seeds thereof; the resin extracted from any part of such plant; or any compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture, or preparation of such plant or its seeds or resin that is dispensed only from a dispensing organization. Low-THC cannabis contains very low amounts of the psychoactive compound THC, and typically does not result in the “high” often associated with medical cannabis.

Medical marijuana means all parts of any plant of the genus Cannabis, whether growing or not; the seeds thereof; the resin extracted from any part of the plant; and every compound, manufacture, sale, derivative, mixture, or preparation of the plant or its seeds or resin that is dispensed only from a dispensing organization for medical use by an eligible patient. Medical marijuana contains significant levels of the cannabinoid THC, and can result in the euphoric “high” sensation.

Florida law defines medical marijuana as all parts of any plant of the genus Cannabis, whether growing or not; the seeds thereof; the resin extracted from any part of the plant; and every compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture, or preparation of the plant or its seeds or resin, including low-THC cannabis, which are dispensed from a medical marijuana treatment center for medical use by a qualified patient.

In Florida, medical marijuana is distinct from low-THC cannabis in that it can contain significant amounts of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). THC is the chemical compound that causes the “high” commonly associated with cannabis. Unlike low-THC cannabis, the consumption of medical marijuana can lead to potent psychoactive effects in patients.

Possession, use, or administration of marijuana that was not purchased or acquired from a medical marijuana treatment center.

1. Possession, use, or administration of marijuana in a form for smoking, in the form of commercially produced food items other than edibles, or of marijuana seeds or flower, except for flower in a sealed, tamper-proof receptacle for vaping.
2. Use or administration of any form or amount of marijuana in a manner that is inconsistent with the qualified physician’s directions or physician certification.
3. Transfer of marijuana to a person other than the qualified patient for whom it was authorized or the qualified patient’s caregiver on behalf of the qualified patient.
4. Use or administration of marijuana in the following locations:
   • a. On any form of public transportation, except for low-THC cannabis.
   • b. In any public place, except for low-THC cannabis.
   • c. In a qualified patient’s place of employment, except when permitted by his or her employer.
   • d. In a state correctional institution or a correctional institution
   • e. On the grounds of a preschool, primary school, or secondary school
   • f. In a school bus, a vehicle, an aircraft, or a motorboat, except for low-THC cannabis

In Florida, low-THC cannabis is distinct from medical marijuana in that it contains very low amounts of the psychoactive component tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). Because of its low-THC content, it does not have the euphoric properties that full-potency marijuana has.

In order to qualify as low-THC, the flowers, seeds, resin, and any other product derived from the cannabis plant must contain 0.8 percent or less of THC and more than 10 percent of cannabidiol (CBD) weight for weight.

• Intraocular pressure reduction in the eye;
• Appetite stimulation for treating nausea and wasting syndrome;
• Antiemetic effects for persons undergoing chemotherapy or radiation;
• Antispasmodic effects in treating muscle spasms, like multiple sclerosis;
• Analgesic effects which interrupt pain signals both centrally and peripherally;
• Antianxiety and sedative effects mediated through neurotransmitter action;
• Harm reduction substitute for opiate, tobacco and alcohol addiction;
• Antitumor effects, which decrease and interfere with abnormal cell proliferation.

Delivery Methods include: Oral (pills, oils, edibles), Inhalation (vaping), Sublingual (oils), Topical (cream, oils) and Rectal.