Access Control for Cannabis and Grow Facilities
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The state of Florida legalized medical marijuana in March of this year and is well on its way to legalizing recreational marijuana in a future election cycle. Currently, Florida has 139 licensed medical marijuana treatment centers (MMTCs). If you are looking to open the 140th, then you should start by reading our guide to opening a dispensary here.
The Florida Department of Health is not accepting new MMTC applications at the moment. However, you can still start collecting all of the materials necessary to fill out your application now. The health department’s Office of Medical Marijuana Use (OMMU) website has links to the proposed new MMTC application and scorecard for you to reference. You can read some of our key takeaways below.
Since there are already over 100 dispensaries in the state, Florida hasn’t made the application process easy. The non-refundable application fee in Florida is $60,036, which is very, very high in comparison to other states. Florida also has a long list of documents that individuals are required to submit as part of their MMTC application. In your application, you must include a:
You can read a history of marijuana laws in Florida and current requirements for opening up an MMTC here, but we suggest starting with out decoded version first. Here’s the full list of application requirements, minus the confusing legalese:
Many of the requirements above require experts and paperwork, which can take money and time to find. But you can get started with security measures right away, especially if you already have a facility. In your application, you want to be able to prove to your state or local government that you will be a responsible dispensary owner by having a reliable security system in place to protect your product. A system like Kisi’s enables you to control your security both on-site and remotely, so you can be sure your product is always safe. With Kisi, you can:
You can learn more about different kinds of access control and security options by downloading Kisi’s Physical Security Guide here.
Access Control for Cannabis and Grow Facilities
Discover how Kisi secures grow facilities around the country.
If you are struggling with opening a dispensary in Florida or you aren’t sure how to get started, these websites may be helpful:
Learn Sativa University offers an overview of application requirements and a Florida Cannabis College course to teach you everything you need to know about opening a dispensary in the Sunshine State.
Dispensary Permits can connect you with a consultant or send you a Florida Marijuana Business Plan Application Package. This site also has a full history of all marijuana laws in Florida since 2014.
Green Rush Consulting has links to Florida medical marijuana laws as well as a variety of business templates for marijuana entrepreneurs.
NORML (National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws) has Florida marijuana laws, arrests, NORML chapters, and marijuana lawyers.
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