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Walton County Marijuana Moratorium Hearing 2/14/17
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Jerry Lewis
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I would bet many people in Walton County take legal prescription mind-altering drugs every day. And maybe a few people in the government. Might even be a majority.
John G
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8 months gives the BCC and County Officials plenty of time to figure out WHO (paid members of the Friends and Family Program), will be first in line to benefit from this.
Not just anyone is going to be able to open / run a dispensary in Walton.
My guess is the chosen few don't all have their paperwork, business plans, etc., together yet and need more time.
They'll use this time to also construct an agrument as to why these new business won't need that dreaded "business license", that is almost a standard anywhere else you go.
I'll need some Rx Cannabis just to get through the tourist season...
Not just anyone is going to be able to open / run a dispensary in Walton.
My guess is the chosen few don't all have their paperwork, business plans, etc., together yet and need more time.
They'll use this time to also construct an agrument as to why these new business won't need that dreaded "business license", that is almost a standard anywhere else you go.
I'll need some Rx Cannabis just to get through the tourist season...
Kaydence
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For the record the only medication I take that alters anything about me is Janumet which is a combination of metformin and sitagliptin that is used for reducing glucose levels in individuals diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and occasionally Ibuprofen 800 for pain, Zyrtec for allergies, Breo Ellipta and a rescue inhaler.
I have no dog in the fight regarding medical marijuana EXCEPT that the majority of voters in Florida voted for its medicinal use to help cancer patients, Vets, PTSD, Multiple Sclerosis, HIV, nerve pain, Crohns Disease, Glaucoma, Alzheimer's, Arthritis pain, Epilepsy, Migraines, Hep C, Tourette syndrome, Psychological conditions and the terminally ill. The benefits of these drugs for patients far outweighs whatever hysterical propaganda the County is attempting to push with this moratorium and the majority of Floridians agree.
It is a stall tactic by the County to halt a Constitutional Ammendment that the Sheriff's Association of Florida is vehemently against saying "the legalization of marijuana would be contrary to the interests of the public health, safety and welfare, and would undermine the quality of life of the citizens of the state of Florida." www.flsheriffs.org/uploads/fsa%20medical%20marijuana%20resolution.pdf
I suspect however that if medicinal marijuana helped Type 1 juvenile diabetes (or even type 2) there would be no moratorium in Walton County! JMHO!
Kaydence
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www.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/office-of-compassionate-use/
Amendment 2, and the expanded qualifying medical conditions, became effective on January 3, 2017. Section 381.986 F.S. remains in effect and the Florida Department of Health, physicians, dispensing organizations, and patients remain bound by existing law and rule. The Department is committed to quickly moving through the rule-making process to create a regulatory structure for Amendment 2. For information about the rule-making process, please click here.
It is the responsibility of the qualified ordering physician to follow Florida constitution and statute, diagnose patients and determine if medical marijuana is an appropriate treatment. In partnership with law enforcement, enforcement actions initiated by the department against patients, doctors and businesses will be focused on those operating outside the regulatory structure in Florida law.
The department recommends speaking to your health care professional to determine if low-THC or medical cannabis products are right for you or your loved one. List of Physicians Who Have Completed the Required Training.
Where in any of this information does it say the County is responsible?
Amendment 2, and the expanded qualifying medical conditions, became effective on January 3, 2017. Section 381.986 F.S. remains in effect and the Florida Department of Health, physicians, dispensing organizations, and patients remain bound by existing law and rule. The Department is committed to quickly moving through the rule-making process to create a regulatory structure for Amendment 2. For information about the rule-making process, please click here.
It is the responsibility of the qualified ordering physician to follow Florida constitution and statute, diagnose patients and determine if medical marijuana is an appropriate treatment. In partnership with law enforcement, enforcement actions initiated by the department against patients, doctors and businesses will be focused on those operating outside the regulatory structure in Florida law.
The department recommends speaking to your health care professional to determine if low-THC or medical cannabis products are right for you or your loved one. List of Physicians Who Have Completed the Required Training.
Where in any of this information does it say the County is responsible?
John G
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8 months gives the BCC and County Officials plenty of time to figure out WHO (paid members of the Friends and Family Program), will be first in line to benefit from this.
Not just anyone is going to be able to open / run a dispensary in Walton.
My guess is the chosen few don't all have their paperwork, business plans, etc., together yet and need more time.
They'll use this time to also construct an agrument as to why these new business won't need that dreaded "business license", that is almost a standard anywhere else you go.
I'll need some Rx Cannabis just to get through the tourist
Not just anyone is going to be able to open / run a dispensary in Walton.
My guess is the chosen few don't all have their paperwork, business plans, etc., together yet and need more time.
They'll use this time to also construct an agrument as to why these new business won't need that dreaded "business license", that is almost a standard anywhere else you go.
I'll need some Rx Cannabis just to get through the tourist
Kaydence
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8 Months doesn't give them pee diddly squat.
Its a stall tactic.Again, neither the Sheriff, the BCC nor some attorney trying to make a name for himself has the authority (by virtue of any law in the state of Florida) to create an ordinance or moratorium that is contrary to State law.
The proposed moratorium flies in the face of the Fl. Constitution! The people of the State have spoken, amendment 2 passed by majority vote.
If the county agrees to this preposterous moratorium then they best be prepared to tell the Citizens of this county under what authority (or whose) they are operating under because the moratorium is contrary to State law and even the Sheriff has no authority.
They should also be prepared to tell the Citizens of this county they don't give a damn about quality of life which is really none of their business anyway. Its not the County's job to make medical decisions for their constituents! It IS their job to UPHOLD the laws of the State of Florida as they were elected to do.
Last but not least, I hope they are also prepared to tell the Citizens of this County who they are going to get to ENFORCE this moratorium because the Sheriff took an oath to uphold the Constitution of the State of Fl. unless they are operating outside the regulatory structure of State law.
Maybe Clayton Adkinson and Chief Weeks can sell this BS to the Retirement Community in DFS (they have obviously sold it to the City Council pending public hearing) but they haven't heard from the public yet.
John G
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I just watched a wonderfully educated woman ATTEPT to make a presentation to the BCC.
She was sent back to her seat by the Commissioner in Charge, C. Jones. This was a disgusting attempt to silence a very sick man's plea to the BCC to allow what the State has already passed.
This is a serious issue and for the BCC to silence one of our owns opinions is gross negligence by a BCC Member.
Dr. Riley's testimony is very telling and should we taken with extreme nature by all members of the BCC.
Its the law of Florida.
This is real time comment so the vote will be had soon.
She was sent back to her seat by the Commissioner in Charge, C. Jones. This was a disgusting attempt to silence a very sick man's plea to the BCC to allow what the State has already passed.
This is a serious issue and for the BCC to silence one of our owns opinions is gross negligence by a BCC Member.
Dr. Riley's testimony is very telling and should we taken with extreme nature by all members of the BCC.
Its the law of Florida.
This is real time comment so the vote will be had soon.