On the 18th of March 2019, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill that repealed the ban on smoking medical marijuana in Florida. Thanks to the bill, doctors have more freedom to prescribe medical marijuana while patients have the leeway to decide their preferred mode of administration.
Amount that can be delivered in Sunny Isles, FL
The bill allows patients to receive a maximum of 2.5 ounces of whole flower marijuana every thirty-five days as prescribed by a doctor. Patients below the age of 18 can receive a prescription only if they are terminally ill or after getting a second independent opinion from a pediatrician. Possession of small amounts of marijuana without a prescription is illegal. Possessing less than 20 grams of cannabis is a misdemeanor attracting a 1-year sentence and a fine not exceeding $1,000. Possessing over 20 grams is a felony attracting a fine of $5000 or a maximum sentence of 5 years in prison.
Where it can be delivered to?
Delivery or sale in certain areas is a felony: Selling or delivering marijuana within a thousand feet of a park, school, college or any other specified area is liable to a fine $10000 or a maximum sentence of 15 years. The delivery or sale of 25lbs. or less is a felony attracting a 5-year jail sentence or a maximum fine of $5000. Even so, delivering 20g or less is considered a misdemeanor and is punishable with a 1year jail sentence or a $1000 fine.
Who can get a medical marijuana prescription in Sunny Isles, FL?
Anybody is allowed to register as a patient as long as his or her doctor has certified that they suffer from one or more of the following conditions:
- Epilepsy
- Parkinson’s disease
- Crohn’s disease
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Cancer
- HIV/AIDS
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
- Glaucoma
- Multiple sclerosis (MS)
People with other medical conditions similar to those listed above can also qualify for a permit to smoke medical marijuana in Sunny Isles FL. They include:
- A terminal disease diagnosed by any medical specialist other than a physician. Patients are required to produce a certification allowing such medical practitioners to operate.
- Chronic non-malignant pain originating from a qualifying medical condition or caused by a condition or disease that perseveres beyond the normal course.
- To qualify, a patient must be a permanent or seasonal resident of Florida, be entered into the medical marijuana use registry, and obtain a medical marijuana ID card.
To qualify for a prescription, a patient has to be:
- A seasonal or permanent resident in Florida
- Be registered in Florida’s medical marijuana use registry
- Obtain an ID card allowing them to use medical marijuana
Recreational marijuana laws in Sunny Isles FL
At the moment, Florida does not have any laws that allow or regulate the use of recreational marijuana. There was a failed attempt to introduce them in 2016 and this could have seen the legalization of possession for anyone 21 years and above. Residents would also have been allowed to grow up to 6 plants for each household.