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Florida judge dismisses challenge to 'Charlotte's Web' medical marijuana

Submitted by Marijuana News on Thu, 05/28/2015 - 09:02

The low-THC, non-euphoric medical cannabis oil, also known as Charlotte's Web, is one step closer to reality in Florida.  

A judge has dismissed a challenge that a law approved last year by the Florida Legislature, the Compassionate Medical Cannabis Act of 2014, would favor some potential marijuana growers over others.  The challenge was brought by Baywood Nurseries of Apopka.

Under state law, five licenses would be issued to companies to grow the marijuana and extract its oil, to be prescribed to those who suffer from debilitating conditions, such as epilepsy.   While the law went into effect last summer, the Florida Department of Health has not been able to proceed with rules and regulations on how to implement Charlotte's Web, because of the legal wrangling.

"The department remains committed to ensuring safe and efficient access to this product for children with refractory epilepsy and patients with advanced cancer," read a...

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