Chapter 2025-204, Law of Florida
Frequently Asked Questions
When does this bill take effect?
Senate Bill 2514, (Chapter 2025-204, Laws of Florida) updated sections 381.986(5)(d) and (e), Florida Statutes, effective as of July 1, 2025.
What does the new law do?
The changes to the law require the Florida Department of Health’s, Office of Medical Marijuana Use (OMMU) to revoke the Medical Marijuana Use Registry (MMUR) Registration of a qualified patient or caregiver if he or she “was convicted of, or pled guilty or nolo contendere to, regardless of adjudication, a violation of chapter 893 if such violation was for trafficking in, the sale, manufacture, or delivery of, or possession with intent to sell, manufacture, or deliver a controlled substance.”
Are the revocations in the new law retroactive?
No, only patients or caregivers who are convicted of, or who have pled guilty or nolo contendere, regardless of adjudication, to the charges below, on or after July 1, 2025, will be subject to the revocation changes of this provision. In other words, only cases disposed of on or after July 1, 2025, will be subject to the new revocation requirement.
How does this affect me?
As a qualified patient or caregiver in Florida’s medical marijuana program, according to sections 381.986(5)(d)-(e), Florida Statutes (F.S.), if you are charged with any violation of chapter 893, the OMMU must suspend your registration as a patient or caregiver until final disposition of the alleged offense.
As a result of the new law, if you are convicted of, or plead guilty or nolo contendere to, regardless of adjudication, a violation of chapter 893, if such violation is for trafficking in, the sale, manufacture, or delivery of, or possession with intent to sell, manufacture, or deliver a controlled substance on or after July 1, 2025, then the OMMU must revoke your MMUR registration.
Will I be notified if my card is suspended or revoked?
Yes, the OMMU will notify a patient or caregiver via certified mail that their MMUR registration has been suspended or revoked. Additionally, the patient or caregiver will receive an email from the MMUR notifying them of the suspension or revocation of their registration.
If my MMUR registration was revoked, can it be reinstated?
Yes, if a qualified patient or caregiver whose registration was revoked wishes to seek reinstatement of his or her MMUR registration as a qualified patient or caregiver, the person may submit a notarized attestation that he or she has completed all terms of incarceration, probation, community control, or supervision related to the offense(s) and documentation supporting that claim.
Please note that all terms of incarceration, probation, community control, or supervision must be complete. The OMMU will review the supplied materials to determine if the patient or caregiver’s registration qualifies for reinstatement. It is important to note that any person who knowingly makes a false attestation under this paragraph commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in section 775.082 or 775.083, F.S.
What documentation is needed for reinstatement of a patient or caregiver MMUR registration after a revocation?
To apply for reinstatement of a patient or caregiver MMUR registration following a revocation, you must submit a notarized attestation swearing under penalty of perjury that you have completed all terms of incarceration, probation, community control, or supervision related to the offense(s). The OMMU recommended attestation form can be found here.
Please note: Once approved for reinstatement by the OMMU, the person applying for reinstatement must be recertified by a qualified physician to determine if he or she still qualifies for the medical use of marijuana within Florida’s Medical Marijuana Use Program. If the person is deemed eligible by the qualified physician, he or she must then submit a MMUR ID card renewal application.
Where do I send my attestation to reinstate my MMUR registration?
To the OMMU via email to MMUR_Applications@FLHealth.gov, fax to 850-487-7046, or mail to PO Box 5046, Tallahassee, FL 32314.
How long will it take to review a request for reinstatement following a revocation?
Time to review reinstatement requests will vary. Once the OMMU has received a properly completed notarized affidavit from the patient or caregiver, reinstatement requests will take up to 15 business days for processing.
Please note: If a properly completed notarized affidavit is not submitted, the OMMU may request additional information from the patient or caregiver to determine reinstatement eligibility and processing of the reinstatement request will be delayed until the OMMU receives necessary documentation.
Where can the new law be found?
Complete text of the new law can be found here, Chapter 2025-204, Laws of Florida.
