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FL H0295
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/19/2023
Primary Sponsor
Children, Families & Seniors Subcommittee
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AI Summary
- Prohibits the use of illegal drugs, alcohol, medical marijuana, and another person's prescribed medications on the premises of licensed substance abuse service providers and certified recovery residences
- Defines "medical marijuana" as marijuana certified by a qualified physician for medical use under Florida law (s. 381.986)
- Creates a second-degree misdemeanor offense of trespass in a recovery residence for any discharged person who willfully refuses to leave after being warned by the owner or authorized employee
- Prohibits licensed service providers from referring patients to, or accepting referrals from, recovery residences that allow the use of illegal drugs, alcohol, or medical marijuana on their premises; violations carry a $1,000 administrative fine per occurrence, with license suspension if unpaid within 60 days
- Requires the Department of Children and Families to establish a mechanism for imposing and collecting fines for violations no later than January 1, 2024; the act takes effect July 1, 2023
Legislative Description
Substance Abuse Service Providers
Last Action
Laid on Table; companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 210 (Ch. 2023-298)
5/1/2023
Committee Referrals
Health And Human Services2/28/2023
Children, Families and Seniors Subcommittee2/1/2023
Full Bill Text
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