1(1) As used in this section, the term “low-THC cannabis” means “low-THC cannabis” as defined in s. 381.986 that is dispensed only from a dispensing organization as defined in former s. 381.986, Florida Statutes 2016, or a medical marijuana treatment center as defined in s. 381.986.
(2) Notwithstanding chapter 893, state universities with both medical and agricultural research programs, including those that have satellite campuses or research agreements with other similar institutions, may conduct research on cannabidiol and low-THC cannabis. This research may include, but is not limited to, the agricultural development, production, clinical research, and use of liquid medical derivatives of cannabidiol and low-THC cannabis for the treatment for refractory or intractable epilepsy. The authority for state universities to conduct this research is derived from 21 C.F.R. parts 312 and 316. Current state or privately obtained research funds may be used to support the activities authorized by this section.
History.—s. 6, ch. 2014-157; ss. 1, 12, ch. 2017-232.
1Note.—Section 1, ch. 2017-232, provides that “[i]t is the intent of the Legislature to implement s. 29, Article X of the State Constitution by creating a unified regulatory structure. If s. 29, Article X of the State Constitution is amended or a constitutional amendment related to cannabis or marijuana is adopted, this act shall expire 6 months after the effective date of such amendment.” If such amendment or adoption takes place, subsection (1), as amended by s. 1, ch. 2017-232, will read:
(1) As used in this section, the term “low-THC cannabis” means “low-THC cannabis” as defined in s. 381.986 that is dispensed only from a dispensing organization as defined in s. 381.986.
Structure Florida Statutes
Title XLVIII - Early Learning-20 Education Code
Chapter 1004 - Public Postsecondary Education
Part II - State Universities (Ss. 1004.22-1004.64991)
Subpart B - Branch Campuses, Centers,Institutes, and Special Programs
1004.341 - University of South Florida branch campuses.
1004.344 - The Florida Center for the Partnerships for Arts Integrated Teaching.
1004.345 - The Florida Polytechnic University.
1004.3451 - Direct-support organization for Florida Polytechnic University.
1004.346 - Florida Industrial and Phosphate Research Institute.
1004.36 - Florida Atlantic University campuses.
1004.384 - University of Central Florida College of Medicine.
1004.385 - Florida International University College of Medicine.
1004.39 - College of law at Florida International University.
1004.40 - College of law at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University.
1004.41 - University of Florida; J. Hillis Miller Health Center.
1004.42 - Florida State University College of Medicine.
1004.43 - H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute.
1004.435 - Cancer control and research.
1004.4351 - Medical marijuana research.
1004.44 - Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute.
1004.441 - Refractory and intractable epilepsy treatment and research.
1004.444 - Florida Center for Cybersecurity.
1004.445 - Johnnie B. Byrd, Sr., Alzheimer’s Center and Research Institute.
1004.447 - Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition, Inc.
1004.4471 - Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition; affiliation with other universities.
1004.4473 - Industrial hemp pilot projects.
1004.45 - Ringling Center for Cultural Arts.
1004.46 - Multidisciplinary Center for Affordable Housing.
1004.47 - Research activities relating to solid and hazardous waste management.
1004.48 - Research protocols to determine most appropriate pollutant dispersal agents.
1004.49 - Florida LAKEWATCH Program.
1004.53 - Interdisciplinary Center for Brownfield Rehabilitation Assistance.
1004.55 - Regional autism centers; public record exemptions.
1004.56 - Florida Museum of Natural History; functions.
1004.57 - Vertebrate paleontological sites and remains; legislative intent and state policy.
1004.575 - Program of vertebrate paleontology within Florida Museum of Natural History.
1004.59 - Florida Conflict Resolution Consortium.
1004.60 - Research of Rosewood incident.
1004.615 - Florida Institute for Child Welfare.
1004.635 - State University System Research and Economic Development Investment Program.
1004.645 - Florida Center for Reading Research.
1004.647 - Florida Catastrophic Storm Risk Management Center.
1004.648 - Florida Energy Systems Consortium.
1004.649 - Northwest Regional Data Center.
1004.6496 - Hamilton Center for Classical and Civic Education.
1004.6497 - World Class Faculty and Scholar Program.
1004.6498 - State University Professional and Graduate Degree Excellence Program.
1004.6499 - Florida Institute of Politics.
1004.64991 - The Adam Smith Center for the Study of Economic Freedom.