He is hoping to use this bill to head off putting the legalization of marijuana on the ballot this November.
Also, the only people who can grow the strain have to have been in business CONTINUOUSLY for 30 years, which cuts out growers who had to shut down due to hurricanes.
http://www.tampabay.com/news/politics/stateroundup/gov-scott-signs-charlottes-web-marijuana-bill-into-law/2184590
Most of the Legislature's Republican leadership opposes the rival constitutional ballot initiative, as does the Florida Sheriff's Association and the Florida Medical Association. Many speculated that the GOP-controlled Legislature agreed to pass the low-THC proposal to squash voter interest in passing the amendment, which opponents believe will lead to the total legalization of smoking marijuana, misuse and abuse.
Scott also opposed Medicaid expansion right up until just before his pet legislature left for vacation - they, of course, rejected it, but Scott can use the fact that he finally proposed it when he runs against Crist or Rich.
My grandson got a part time job at Publix. He is 19. He went from having medicaid to having a bizarre thing called "Cost Sharing". He only has insurance if he spends $514 of his own money.
Each month. This is about 65% of what he makes a month. Looking into the exchange since he likely will not get enough hours to get company-provided insurance. Life in Florida!
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