Notices

Notice of Rule Development
64-4.300 CMTL Definitions
64-4.301 Requirements for CMTL Certification and Application
64-4.302 Renewal Application Requirements for CMTLs
64-4.303 CMTL Testing
64-4.304 CMTL On-Site Inspection
64-4.305 CMTL Standard Operating Procedures
64-4.306 CMTL Testing Methods
64-4.307 CMTL Submission for Product Testing
64-4.308 CMTL Sample Testing
64-4.309 CMTL Quality Control Samples
64-4.310 CMTL Calibration Standards
64-4.311 CMTL Certificate of Analysis
64-4.312 CMTL Manual Integration
64-4.313 CMTL Waste Management and Disposal
64-4.314 CMTL Background Screening
64-4.315 CMTL Fines, Suspension, and Revocation
This rulemaking initiates nonemergency rulemaking to replace the emergency rules (64ER20-1, 64ER20-3, 64ER20-4, 64ER20-5, 64ER20-6, 64ER20-7, 64ER20-10, 64ER20-11, 64ER20-12, 64ER20-14, 64ER20-15, 64ER20-38, 64ER20-39, 64ER21-6, 64ER22-5, 64ER22-6) adopted by the Department to implement sections 381.986 and 381.988, Florida Statutes.
Published in Vol. 48 No.128, 7/1/2022

Notice of Rule Development
64-4.206 Low-THC and Medical Marijuana Packaging and Labeling
This rule will establish the packaging and labeling requirements for low-THC cannabis and medical marijuana products dispensed by medical marijuana treatment centers.
Published in Vol. 48 No. 92, 5/11/2022

Notice of Proposed Rule
64-4.013 Pesticide Use on Medical Marijuana
64-4.207 MMTC Marijuana Waste Management and Disposal
64-4.212 MMTC Regulatory Compliance Testing
64-4.213 MMTC Remediation
This rulemaking amends the current rule language for Rule 64-4.013, F.A.C., and initiates nonemergency rulemaking to replace the emergency rules (64ER19-3, 64ER20-16, 64ER20-36, and 64ER20-37) adopted by the Department to implement section 381.986, Florida Statutes.
Published in Vol. 47 No. 171, 9/2/2021

Notice of Rule Development
64-4.013 Pesticide Use on Medical Marijuana
This rulemaking initiates nonemergency rulemaking to replace emergency rule (64ER19-3) which amended Rule 64-4.013, F.A.C., to add to existing requirements for certain pesticides registered with the U.S. EPA. The new requirements include that the pesticide product label must expressly have directions for use on unspecified crops or unspecified plants, must expressly have directions for use on crops or plants intended for human consumption, and the active ingredient(s) in such pesticide are allowed for use on tobacco by the U.S. EPA.
Published in Vol. 47 No. 2, 1/5/2021

Notice of Rule Development
64-4.207 Marijuana Waste Management and Disposal
This rulemaking initiates nonemergency rulemaking to replace the emergency rule (64ER20-16) adopted by the Department to implement section 381.986(8)(e)11.c., F.S., by establishing procedures for the storage, handling, transportation, management, and disposal of solid and liquid waste generated during marijuana production and processing by medical marijuana treatment centers.
Published in Vol. 47 No. 2, 1/5/2021

Notice of Rule Development
64-4.212 MMTC Regulatory Compliance Testing
This rulemaking initiates nonemergency rulemaking to replace the emergency rule (64ER20-36) adopted by the Department to implement section 381.986, Florida Statutes. Rule 64-4.212, F.A.C., establishes procedures for regulatory compliance testing of Final Products, including requirements for resampling and retesting of Retail Batches that fail regulatory compliance testing.
Published in Vol. 47 No. 2, 1/5/2021

Notice of Rule Development
64-4.213 MMTC Remediation
This rulemaking initiates nonemergency rulemaking to replace the emergency rule (64ER20-36) adopted by the Department to implement section 381.986, Florida Statutes. Rule 64-4.213, F.A.C., establishes procedures for an MMTC to remediate a Retail Batch that initially fails regulatory compliance testing.
Published in Vol. 47 No. 2, 1/5/2021

Notice of Change
64-4.210 MMTC Fines, Suspension, and Revocation
Published in Vol. 46 No. 72, 4/13/2020

Notice of Change
64-4.208 MMTC Background Screening
Published in Vol. 46 No. 72, 4/13/2020

Notice of Change
64-4.202 MMTC Inspection Procedures
Published in Vol. 46 No. 72, 4/13/2020

Notice of Rule Development
64-4.001 Definitions
To update the existing definitions rule related to medical marijuana treatment centers in order to add and update definitions necessary for additional rules being promulgated at this time.
Published in Vol. 45 No. 238, 12/10/2019

Notice of Rule Development
64-4.201 Renewal Application Requirements for MMTCs
This rule establishes the requirements for renewal of medical marijuana treatment center licenses. The rule adopts the renewal form and instructions.
Published in Vol. 45 No. 239, 12/11/2019

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64-4.202 MMTC Inspection Procedures
The purpose of this rule is to set forth the procedures for inspections of medical marijuana treatment centers (MMTCs) as set forth in section 381.986(10), FS. The effect is to apprise MMTCs of the requirements related to inspections and the procedures to be followed.
Published in Vol. 45 No. 238, 12/10/2019

Notice of Rule Development
64-4.207 Marijuana Waste Management and Disposal
This rule is intended to dictate the manner in which marijuana waste must be managed and disposed of by licensed medical marijuana treatment centers (MMTCs) in order to protect public health and prevent against diversion.
Published in Vol. 45 No. 238, 12/10/2019

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64-4.208 MMTC Background Screening
This rule is intended to outline the process and form necessary for required background screening of medical marijuana treatment center employees, owners, and managers as required by section 381.986, FS.
Published in Vol. 45 No. 238, 12/10/2019

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64-4.209 Low-THC and Medical Marijuana Solvent Based Extraction and Related Products
This rule implements s. 381.986(8)(e)11.b., Florida Statutes, to establish the criteria under which medical marijuana treatment centers may process low-THC cannabis and medical marijuana using hydrocarbon solvents or other solvents or gases exhibiting potential toxicity to humans.
Published in Vol. 45 No. 239, 12/11/2019

Notice of Rule Development
64-4.210 MMTC Fines, Suspension, and Revocation
This purpose of this rule is to set forth guidelines related to fines, license suspension, and license revocation imposed upon medical marijuana treatment centers (MMTCs) for violations of rule and statute. The effect is to establish comprehensive and consistent disciplinary penalties related to MMTCs.
Published in Vol. 45 No. 238, 12/10/2019

Notice of Rule Development
64-4.211 Supplemental Licensure Fee for MMTCs
This rule will establish the supplemental licensure fee required by s. 381.986(8)(b), F.S., and the process required for submittal of the fee.
Published in Vol. 45 No. 239, 12/11/2019

Notice of Proposed Rule
64-4.013 Pesticide Use on Medical Marijuana
To amend existing rule language to conform with updated Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services recommendations regarding which certain pesticides may be legally used on marijuana by approved medical marijuana treatment centers and to make technical changes.
Published in Vol. 44 No. 223, 11/15/2018

Notice of Change
64-4.018 Medical Marijuana Treatment Center Change of Ownership Application
This rule implements s. 381.986(8)(e)1., Florida Statutes, by establishing a procedure for the Florida Department of Health to process ownership transfer requests made by a medical marijuana treatment center.
Published in Vol. 44 No. 221, 11/13/2018

Notice of Change
64-4.023 Medical Marijuana Treatment Center Variance Procedure
This rule implements s. 381.986(8)(e), F.S., by establishing a procedure for the Florida Department of Health to grant variances from the representations made in a medical marijuana treatment center’s initial application for registration.
Published in Vol. 44 No. 221, 11/13/2018

Notice of Proposed Rule
64-4.027 Pigford Class Application for Registration of Medical Marijuana Treatment Center
This rulemaking provides a process and application for those qualified individuals or entities under section 381.986(8)(a)2.b., Florida Statutes to apply for registration as a medical marijuana treatment center.
Published in Vol. 44 No. 183, 9/19/2018

Notice of Rule Development
64-4.025 Medical Marijuana Treatment Center Supplemental Licensing Fee
To create a new rule to establish supplemental licensure fees in accordance with the provisions of section 381.986(8)(b), Florida Statutes.
Published in Vol. 44 No. 170, 8/30/2018

Notice of Rule Development
64-4.015 Dosing for Low-THC Cannabis and Medical Marijuana
The Department of Health announces the convening of a negotiated rulemaking proceeding to address daily dose amounts and equivalent dose amounts for each allowable form of marijuana dispensed by a medical marijuana treatment center. The purpose of the negotiated rulemaking is to draft a mutually acceptable proposed rule.
Published in Vol. 44 No. 155, 8/9/2018

Notice of Proposed Rule
64-4.026 Application for Registration of Pigford Class and Additional Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers
This rulemaking provides a process and application for those qualified individuals or entities under section 381.986(8)(a)2.b., Florida Statutes and those who wish to apply pursuant to section 381.986(8)(a)4., Florida Statutes, to apply for registration as a medical marijuana treatment center.
Published in Vol. 44 No. 155, 8/9/2018

Notice of Change
64-4.002 Application for Registration of Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers
These rules implement statutory changes to section 381.986, Florida Statutes, to update definitions and processes for the registration of medical marijuana treatment centers.
Published in Vol. 44 No. 137, 7/16/2018

Notice of Rule Development
64-4.004 Revocation of Dispensing Organization Approval
To update and amend existing language based upon changes in law.
Published in Vol. 44 No. 76, 4/18/2018

Notice of Rule Development
64-4.005 Inspection and Authorization Procedures
To update and amend existing language based upon changes in law.
Published in Vol. 44 No. 76, 4/18/2018

Notice of Rule Development
64-4.016 Testing Lab Certification and Testing Standards
This rule will establish a procedure for laboratory certification, establish the standards for certification of marijuana testing laboratories and minimum laboratory standards.
Published in Vol. 44 No. 23, 2/2/2018

Notice of Rule Development
64-4.017 Medical Marijuana Treatment Center Dispensing Facility Allocation
This rule implements s. 381.986(8)(a)5., Florida Statutes, by setting the number of regional dispensing facilities each medical marijuana treatment center may establish and operate.
Published in Vol. 44 No. 23, 2/2/2018

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64-4.019 Medical Marijuana Treatment Center Personnel and Caregiver Background Screenings
This rule will establish the procedure for background screenings for medical marijuana treatment center owners, officers, board members, managers, employees, and for patient caregivers.
Published in Vol 44 No. 23, 2/2/2018

Notice of Rule Development
64-4.020 Low-THC and Medical Marijuana Packaging and Labeling
This rule will establish the packaging and labeling requirements for low-THC cannabis and medical marijuana products.
Published in Vol. 44 No. 23, 2/2/2018

Notice of Rule Development
64-4.021 Low-THC and Medical Marijuana Solvent Based Extraction and Related Products
This rule implements s. 381.986(8)(e)10.b., Florida Statutes, to establish the criteria under which medical marijuana treatment centers may process low-THC cannabis and medical marijuana using hydrocarbon solvents or other solvents or gases exhibiting potential toxicity to humans.
Published in Vol. 44 No. 23, 2/2/2018

Notice of Rule Development
4.022 Marijuana Treatment Center Advertising and Signage
This rule implements s. 381.986(8)(h), Florida Statutes, to establish the criteria under which medical marijuana treatment centers may engage in advertising and marketing.
Published in Vol. 44 No. 23, 2/2/2018

Notice of Rule Development
64-4.024 Medical Marijuana Treatment Center Waste Management
This rule implements s. 381.986(8)(e)10.c., Florida Statutes, to establish procedures for the storage, handling, transportation management, and disposal of solid and liquid waste generated during low-THC and medical marijuana production and processing.
Published in Vol. 44 No. 23, 2/2/2018

Notice of Rule Development
64-4.014 Standards for Production of Edibles
This rule implements s. 381.986(8)(e)8., Florida Statutes, to establish the criteria under which medical marijuana treatment centers may produce edible products. Under section 120.54(7)(a), Florida Statutes, this rule development is responsive to the Petition to Initiate Rulemaking received by the Department of Health on September 29, 2017.
Published in Vol. 43 No. 210, 10/30/2017