HB 1313 Summary

• Amends Florida's low-THC cannabis law to require physicians ordering cannabis to be board-certified or specialized in oncology, neurology, epilepsy, or conditions causing seizures or severe muscle spasms, and to have treated patients for at least 3 months before registration.

• Physicians receiving compensation from dispensing organizations related to cannabis ordering are subject to disciplinary action; physicians cannot be medical directors of dispensing organizations.

• Requires all ordering physicians to complete an 8-hour course and examination, and mandates medical directors of dispensing organizations to complete a 2-hour course on safety and low-THC cannabis knowledge.

• Establishes five regional dispensing organizations (northwest, northeast, central, southeast, and southwest Florida) with strict requirements including $5 million performance bonds, security systems with 24-hour video surveillance, and seed-to-sale tracking systems.

• Authorizes approved laboratories and their employees to possess, test, transport, and dispose of low-THC cannabis; exempts dispensing organizations from drug and cosmetic act regulations; effective July 1, 2016.