Florida for Care is hosting their first policy conference of 2015 this week. On
Friday, February 27, 2015 they will bring Sheriffs, legislators, County
Commissioners, advocates, medical professionals and business people together to
discuss medical marijuana in Florida. Among those speaking at the conference
will be Ethan Nadelmann, Executive Director of Drug Policy Alliance. “We are
thrilled to have Ethan back. I suspect he’ll shed light on where Florida goes
from here.” Stated Ben Pollara, Executive Director of Florida for Care.
Ethan Nadelmann was present during FFC’s last conference where he touched on
Jamaica’s state of affairs in regards to medical marijuana- just over a month
later Jamaica, as he predicted, decriminalized marijuana clearing the way for
safe, legal access to medical marijuana. He also told guests of the last
conference, “Building this industry isn’t just good for business, it’s the right
thing to do”.
In addition to Ethan’s Afternoon Keynote speech, there will be panels titled
Best Business Practices and Government Regulations.
The Policy Conference is being held at The Westin Colonnade of Coral Gables.
The Conference is from 8am to 3pm on Friday, February 27 with a social
networking event the evening before from 6:30 to 9pm. Registration is required
to join the conference.
For more information on the event or how to become a member email Eric
Stevens, Executive Deputy Director, at Eric@floridaforcare
Florida for Care will spearhead
legislation in March of 2015 in Tallahassee, setting the standard for what the
state’s medical cannabis system should look like and how it can function most
effectively. Such a system must balance three core principles: first, safe,
affordable patient access; second, a tightly controlled state regulatory
structure; and third, a robust, free market commercial enterprise.
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