Today marks the first day Florida patients have access to medical marijuana, and local doctors are preparing for the influx of patients the new law is expected to bring.
But, don't expect doctors to be handing out marijuana immediately. There are strict rules in place that make getting access to the drug a timely - and expensive - process.
Under the new law, doctors and state health officials have up to six months to create a plan for distributing the drug.
Today marks the first day Florida patients have access to medical marijuana, and local doctors are preparing for the influx of patients the new law is expected to bring.
But, don't expect doctors to be handing out marijuana immediately. There are strict rules in place that make getting access to the drug a timely - and expensive - process.
Under the new law, doctors and state health officials have up to six months to create a plan for distributing the drug.
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