Department of Health, Departmental

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Office of Compassionate Use

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

64-4.001Regulatory Structure Rule 1

64-4.002Regulatory Structure Rule 2

64-4.003Regulatory Structure Rule 3

64-4.004Regulatory Structure Rule 4

64-4.005Regulatory Structure Rule 5

64-4.006Regulatory Structure Rule 6

64-4.007Regulatory Structure Rule 7

64-4.008Regulatory Structure Rule 8

64-4.009Compassionate Use Registry

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Department of Health announces the convening of a negotiated rulemaking proceeding to address the regulatory structure for dispensing organizations of low-THC cannabis. The purpose of the negotiated rulemaking is to draft mutually acceptable proposed rules.

SUBJECT TO BE ADDRESSED: The subject and scope of the rules to be developed through negotiated rulemaking will be the regulatory structure for dispensing organizations of low-THC cannabis.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 381.986 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 381.986 FS.

NEGOTIATED RULEMAKING COMMITTEE: The negotiated rulemaking committee members will be selected from the following representative groups:

1. A nursery that meets the criteria in Section 381.986(5)(b)1., Florida Statutes;

2. A qualified patient or patient representative;

3. A testing laboratory;

4. A member of the Florida Bar experienced in administrative law;

5. An individual with demonstrated experience in sound agricultural practices and necessary regulation;

6. A physician authorized to order low-THC Cannabis products for qualified patients;

7. An individual with demonstrated experience establishing or navigating regulatory structures for cannabis in other jurisdictions; and

8.  Representatives of the Department of Health.

If you believe that your interests are not adequately represented by the committee members listed above, you may apply to participate within 30 days of the date of publication of this notice. Your application must contain the following information: your name, business address, and telephone number; the name of any organization you are representing; a description of the organization or the members of the organization; a description of how the proposed rulemaking proceedings will affect you or the parties that you represent; a statement identifying the reasons why you believe the representative groups listed above will not adequately represent your interests; and a statement that you are willing to negotiate in good faith and can attend the scheduled meeting. Please submit your application to Patricia Nelson, Department of Health, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin A-02, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, email address: [e-mail].

NEGOTIATED RULEMAKING COMMITTEE MEETING:

The committee will meet at the following date, time, and place to discuss rule development: February 4, 2015, 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. and February 5, 2015, 8:00 a.m. until concluded, Department of Health, Room 301, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Tallahassee, FL 32399.

Pursuant to provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 72 hours before the meeting by contacting Sophia Flowers, Department of Health, [phone], [e-mail]. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1 [phone] (TDD) or 1 [phone] (Voice).

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE IS: Patricia Nelson, Department of Health, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin A-02, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, Email address: [e-mail]

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS NOT AVAILABLE.