How to start a commercial grow operation in Florida

In 2016, Florida legalized marijuana by a more than 70% majority. In 2017, further legislation was added. Marijuana growing operations are part of Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers. To start a business growing marijuana in Florida, you must also open a nonprofit treatment center.

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There aren’t a lot of licenses available for treatment centers in Florida, but the state is in the process of expanding its program. Additional licenses for treatment centers will be awarded every time another 100,000 patients registering. In the meanwhile, interested business owners can learn about starting a marijuana dispensary in Florida is this article.

When was cannabis made legal

Amendment 2 passed in November of 2016. It further legalized medical cannabis in Florida, approving the use of whole-plant remedies, THC included. The state already attempted to legalize medical marijuana in 2014, but failed to obtain the necessary number of votes. However, Amendment 2 only allowed non-THC oils for certain conditions. With the recent changes, qualifying medical patients to possess, obtain and use strains of medical cannabis that are potent in psychoactive THC.

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Currently, marijuana must be obtained from Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers which are also responsible for growing the plant. Regulations say these centers must remain non-profit, but that too could change in the future.

How to open a marijuana growing operation in Florida

Marijuana growing operations in Florida are classified as “Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers.” These legal entities are authorized to grow, possess, sell, and transport cannabis products.

Licenses are distributed by the Florida Department of Health. This agency is responsible for outlining the procedures for Medical Marijuana Treatment Center registration, including the issuance of a license to operate, renewal of a license, and the suspension and revocation of licenses for those that fail to comply with operational standards.

Links to consulting companies that can help open a Florida marijuana growing operation

Looking to start a marijuana growing operation in Florida? The consulting companies listed below provide a wide range of services from helping with state licensing requirements and applications to running and stocking your business.

• Florida MJ Growing License
  http://www.floridamarijuanagrowinglicense.com/
• Florida Cannabis Coalition
  https://floridacannabiscoalition.com/faq/
• Canna Advisors
  http://thinkcanna.com/
• DispensaryPermits.com
  http://dispensarypermits.com/
• GreenZipp
  https://greenzipp.com/pages/states
• Medicine Man Technologies
  http://www.medicinemantechnologies.com/
• Green Rush Consulting
  http://greenrushconsulting.com/open-a-dispensary/
• Quantum 9 Inc.
  https://quantum9.net/portfolio/cannabis-consulting-services//
• Comprehensive Cannabis Consulting
  https://www.3ccannabis.com/

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