Notices

This rulemaking initiates nonemergency rulemaking to replace the emergency rules (64ER20-31, 64ER20-32, 64ER20-35, 64ER21-10, 64ER21-13, 64ER22-1, 64ER22-2,
64ER22-7, 64ER22-8, 64ER22-9, 64ER23-2, 64ER24-1, 64ER24-2, 64ER25-1) adopted by the Department to implement sections 381.986, Florida Statutes, pursuant to Chapter 2025-199, § 14, Laws of Florida.

Published in Vol. 51 No. 169, 8/29/2025

To make amendments to Rule 64-4.011, F.A.C. pursuant to chapter 2025-204, Laws of Florida, to update the Medical Marijuana Use Registry (MMUR) identification card process, incorporated forms, and requirements for patients and caregivers.

Published in Vol. 51 No. 156, 8/12/2025

The Department proposes to amend rule 64-4.208 to update incorporated material, and clarify terms, timeframes, and language requiring submission of information to the Department pursuant to Chapter 2025-114, Laws of Florida.

Published in Vol. 51 No. 148, 7/31/2025

This rulemaking initiates nonemergency rulemaking to replace the emergency rules (64ER20-1, 64ER20-3, 64ER20-4, 64ER20-5, 64ER20-6, 64ER20-7, 64ER20-10, 64ER20-11, 64ER20-12, 64ER20-14, 64ER20-15, 64ER20-38, 64ER20-39, 64ER21-6, 64ER22-5, 64ER22-6) adopted by the Department to implement sections 381.986 and 381.988, Florida Statutes.

Published in Vol. 51 No. 84, 4/30/2025

This rulemaking initiates nonemergency rulemaking to replace the emergency rules (64ER20-1, 64ER20-3, 64ER20-4, 64ER20-5, 64ER20-6, 64ER20-7, 64ER20-10, 64ER20-11, 64ER20-12, 64ER20-14, 64ER20-15, 64ER20-38, 64ER20-39, 64ER21-6, 64ER22-5, 64ER22-6) adopted by the Department to implement sections 381.986 and 381.988, Florida Statutes.

Published in Vol. 48 No.128, 7/1/2022

This rule will establish the packaging and labeling requirements for low-THC cannabis and medical marijuana products dispensed by medical marijuana treatment centers.

Published in Vol. 48 No. 92, 5/11/2022

This rulemaking amends the current rule language for Rule 64-4.013, F.A.C., and initiates nonemergency rulemaking to replace the emergency rules (64ER19-3, 64ER20-16, 64ER20-36, and 64ER20-37) adopted by the Department to implement section 381.986, Florida Statutes.

Published in Vol. 47 No. 171, 9/2/2021

This rulemaking initiates nonemergency rulemaking to replace emergency rule (64ER19-3) which amended Rule 64-4.013, F.A.C., to add to existing requirements for certain pesticides registered with the U.S. EPA. The new requirements include that the pesticide product label must expressly have directions for use on unspecified crops or unspecified plants, must expressly have directions for use on crops or plants intended for human consumption, and the active ingredient(s) in such pesticide are allowed for use on tobacco by the U.S. EPA.

Published in Vol. 47 No. 2, 1/5/2021

This rulemaking initiates nonemergency rulemaking to replace the emergency rule (64ER20-16) adopted by the Department to implement section 381.986(8)(e)11.c., F.S., by establishing procedures for the storage, handling, transportation, management, and disposal of solid and liquid waste generated during marijuana production and processing by medical marijuana treatment centers.

Published in Vol. 47 No. 2, 1/5/2021

This rulemaking initiates nonemergency rulemaking to replace the emergency rule (64ER20-36) adopted by the Department to implement section 381.986, Florida Statutes. Rule 64-4.212, F.A.C., establishes procedures for regulatory compliance testing of Final Products, including requirements for resampling and retesting of Retail Batches that fail regulatory compliance testing.

Published in Vol. 47 No. 2, 1/5/2021

This rulemaking initiates nonemergency rulemaking to replace the emergency rule (64ER20-36) adopted by the Department to implement section 381.986, Florida Statutes. Rule 64-4.213, F.A.C., establishes procedures for an MMTC to remediate a Retail Batch that initially fails regulatory compliance testing.

Published in Vol. 47 No. 2, 1/5/2021

Published in Vol. 46 No. 72, 4/13/2020

Published in Vol. 46 No. 72, 4/13/2020

Published in Vol. 46 No. 72, 4/13/2020

To update the existing definitions rule related to medical marijuana treatment centers in order to add and update definitions necessary for additional rules being promulgated at this time.

Published in Vol. 45 No. 238, 12/10/2019

This rule establishes the requirements for renewal of medical marijuana treatment center licenses. The rule adopts the renewal form and instructions.

Published in Vol. 45 No. 239, 12/11/2019

The purpose of this rule is to set forth the procedures for inspections of medical marijuana treatment centers (MMTCs) as set forth in section 381.986(10), FS. The effect is to apprise MMTCs of the requirements related to inspections and the procedures to be followed.

Published in Vol. 45 No. 238, 12/10/2019

This rule will establish the packaging and labeling requirements for low-THC cannabis and medical marijuana products.

Published in Vol. 45 No. 239, 12/11/2019

This rule is intended to dictate the manner in which marijuana waste must be managed and disposed of by licensed medical marijuana treatment centers (MMTCs) in order to protect public health and prevent against diversion.

Published in Vol. 45 No. 238, 12/10/2019

This rule is intended to outline the process and form necessary for required background screening of medical marijuana treatment center employees, owners, and managers as required by section 381.986, FS.

Published in Vol. 45 No. 238, 12/10/2019

This rule implements s. 381.986(8)(e)11.b., Florida Statutes, to establish the criteria under which medical marijuana treatment centers may process low-THC cannabis and medical marijuana using hydrocarbon solvents or other solvents or gases exhibiting potential toxicity to humans.

Published in Vol. 45 No. 239, 12/11/2019

This purpose of this rule is to set forth guidelines related to fines, license suspension, and license revocation imposed upon medical marijuana treatment centers (MMTCs) for violations of rule and statute. The effect is to establish comprehensive and consistent disciplinary penalties related to MMTCs.

Published in Vol. 45 No. 238, 12/10/2019

This rule will establish the supplemental licensure fee required by s. 381.986(8)(b), F.S., and the process required for submittal of the fee.

Published in Vol. 45 No. 239, 12/11/2019

To amend existing rule language to conform with updated Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services recommendations regarding which certain pesticides may be legally used on marijuana by approved medical marijuana treatment centers and to make technical changes.

Published in Vol. 44 No. 223, 11/15/2018

This rule implements s. 381.986(8)(e)1., Florida Statutes, by establishing a procedure for the Florida Department of Health to process ownership transfer requests made by a medical marijuana treatment center.
Published in Vol. 44 No. 221, 11/13/2018

This rule implements s. 381.986(8)(e), F.S., by establishing a procedure for the Florida Department of Health to grant variances from the representations made in a medical marijuana treatment center’s initial application for registration.
Published in Vol. 44 No. 221, 11/13/2018

This rulemaking provides a process and application for those qualified individuals or entities under section 381.986(8)(a)2.b., Florida Statutes to apply for registration as a medical marijuana treatment center.
Published in Vol. 44 No. 183, 9/19/2018

To create a new rule to establish supplemental licensure fees in accordance with the provisions of section 381.986(8)(b), Florida Statutes.
Published in Vol. 44 No. 170, 8/30/2018

The Department of Health announces the convening of a negotiated rulemaking proceeding to address daily dose amounts and equivalent dose amounts for each allowable form of marijuana dispensed by a medical marijuana treatment center. The purpose of the negotiated rulemaking is to draft a mutually acceptable proposed rule.
Published in Vol. 44 No. 155, 8/9/2018

This rulemaking provides a process and application for those qualified individuals or entities under section 381.986(8)(a)2.b., Florida Statutes and those who wish to apply pursuant to section 381.986(8)(a)4., Florida Statutes, to apply for registration as a medical marijuana treatment center.
Published in Vol. 44 No. 155, 8/9/2018

These rules implement statutory changes to section 381.986, Florida Statutes, to update definitions and processes for the registration of medical marijuana treatment centers.
Published in Vol. 44 No. 137, 7/16/2018

To update and amend existing language based upon changes in law.
Published in Vol. 44 No. 76, 4/18/2018

To update and amend existing language based upon changes in law.
Published in Vol. 44 No. 76, 4/18/2018

This rule will establish a procedure for laboratory certification, establish the standards for certification of marijuana testing laboratories and minimum laboratory standards.
Published in Vol. 44 No. 23, 2/2/2018

This rule implements s. 381.986(8)(a)5., Florida Statutes, by setting the number of regional dispensing facilities each medical marijuana treatment center may establish and operate.
Published in Vol. 44 No. 23, 2/2/2018

This rule will establish the procedure for background screenings for medical marijuana treatment center owners, officers, board members, managers, employees, and for patient caregivers.
Published in Vol 44 No. 23, 2/2/2018

This rule will establish the packaging and labeling requirements for low-THC cannabis and medical marijuana products.
Published in Vol. 44 No. 23, 2/2/2018

This rule implements s. 381.986(8)(e)10.b., Florida Statutes, to establish the criteria under which medical marijuana treatment centers may process low-THC cannabis and medical marijuana using hydrocarbon solvents or other solvents or gases exhibiting potential toxicity to humans.
Published in Vol. 44 No. 23, 2/2/2018

This rule implements s. 381.986(8)(h), Florida Statutes, to establish the criteria under which medical marijuana treatment centers may engage in advertising and marketing.
Published in Vol. 44 No. 23, 2/2/2018

This rule implements s. 381.986(8)(e)10.c., Florida Statutes, to establish procedures for the storage, handling, transportation management, and disposal of solid and liquid waste generated during low-THC and medical marijuana production and processing.
Published in Vol. 44 No. 23, 2/2/2018

This rule implements s. 381.986(8)(e)8., Florida Statutes, to establish the criteria under which medical marijuana treatment centers may produce edible products. Under section 120.54(7)(a), Florida Statutes, this rule development is responsive to the Petition to Initiate Rulemaking received by the Department of Health on September 29, 2017.
Published in Vol. 43 No. 210, 10/30/2017