The Medical Marijuana Business Association of Florida (MMBAFL) was founded in 2014 to protect and promote a rational and compassionate approach to Florida’s emerging medical marijuana regulatory framework, serve as a responsible business resource for policy makers, support and grow business opportunities for the medical marijuana industry.
The MMBAFL continues to promote safe, affordable and accessible medical marijuana for Florida patients by supporting the growth of a viable and responsible business environment.
The Inaugural 2019 Medical Marijuana Business Association of Florida Conference
WHO WE ARE
Our mission is to support the growth of a responsible and safely regulated medical marijuana industry through a concerted effort of educational and information outreach to Medical Marijuana Treatment Center licensees, physicians, patients, businesses and stakeholder groups, engage in active advocacy with state legislators, program regulators and the Executive branch, and promote compliance with state, local and federal regulations.
WHAT WE DO
- Provide information on MMTC licensees, dispensaries, and recommending physicians,
- Provide the most current information on program rules and regulations and new license opportunities
- Provide a forum for policymakers, citizens, businesses and families for the compassionate use of Medical Marijuana.
- Educate policymakers on the best course of action for creating a rational and market based statutory and regulatory structure
- Provide businesses and vendors with opportunities to network and identify new opportunities in the emerging industry.
- Provide Floridians with details and guidelines on how to apply for a medical patient card
HOW TO JOIN US
The MMBAFL is a not for profit membership organization open to businesses and individuals with an interest in being engaged, informed and active in the emerging Medical Marijuana business and regulatory environment in Florida.Get more information on General Membership and our Executive Committee now.
What Are We Currently Working On?
State Regulatory Structuring
The Florida State legislature has passed regulations for the medical marijuana industry. We are working with elected officials and stakeholders to be a resource of information for the cannabis industry.
Business Networking
MMBAF hosts legislative updates and other networking events that allow you to connect with other like-minded business professional in the industry.
Industry Professionalization
MMBAFL is actively working with our members to help them professionalize and find solutions to business issues that Florida’s cannabis industry face every day. We act as your eyes, ears and voice on issues affecting the cannabis industry.
MMBAFL in News
Florida ban on smokable medical pot ruled unconstitutional
Florida’s ban that prevents medical marijuana patients from smoking their cannabis has gone up in smoke. Read More
Florida Judge Repeals Ban on Smokeable Medical Marijuana
The saga over patients’ ability to smoke medical marijuana added a new chapter today, as a Florida judge rules the ban on smoking is unconstitutional.
MedMen paying $53M to enter Florida medical marijuana market
The country’s biggest medical marijuana provider on Wednesday announced it was buying its way into the Florida market. Read More.
Stay lifted on smokable medical marijuana
A circuit court judge has once again told the state to make medical marijuana available to patients in a smokeable form, and this time she set a deadline for Monday of next week. Read More.