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Understanding the Unique Florida Cannabis Market

Florida was one of the earlier states to legalize medical cannabis, doing so in 2016 through a constitutional amendment. The state’s cannabis market is unique in a variety of ways - being dominated by one company, including an unusual type of social equity cannabis license, and for not yet having expanded to adult-use even after seven years of medical legalization. The decision by Florida governor Ron DeSantis to run for US president has only increased national interest in understanding the state of the Florida cannabis market.

Harry Brelsford and Dr. Paul Seaborn

July 20, 2023

Industry News

State News

When Cannabis Votes Don’t Turn into Cannabis Laws

The 2020 election ended with all state medical and recreational cannabis legalization ballots approved by voters. Specifically, adult-use cannabis was legalized in Arizona, New Jersey, Montana, and South Dakota.

Susan Gunelius

November 6, 2020

State News

Controversy Surrounds Marijuana Licensing in Pennsylvania and Florida

Controversy isn’t new when it comes to granting marijuana licenses to cultivators, processors, and dispensaries in states that have approved medical marijuana. This month, controversy broke out in Pennsylvania and Florida where questions ...

Susan Gunelius

September 29, 2017

State News

Canadian Investors Know the Value of a Marijuana Business is in the License

A significant part of the value of a marijuana business is its marijuana license. This is a fact that Canadian investors and companies understand, and it’s prompting many of them to invest tens of millions of dollars into U.S. marijuana businesses.

August 4, 2017

Florida Marijuana Licenses Could Get More Valuable

Last week, the Florida House of Representatives approved its version of the state’s medical marijuana bill (HB 1397) by a 105 to 9 vote. Now, it goes to the Senate, but it’s possible that the Senate could make additional changes and send it back to the House.

Susan Gunelius

May 8, 2017

State News

Florida Marijuana Licenses Attract Investors Despite Market Uncertainty

Pennsylvania and Maryland aren’t the only states where marijuana licenses are attracting big investors. Now, Florida marijuana license holders are getting noticed as investors shop for ownership stakes in seven very valuable licenses.

Susan Gunelius

April 4, 2017

State News