This bill amends Florida's medical marijuana laws to expand the qualifying medical conditions for patients seeking medical marijuana, including conditions comparable to those already listed and those for which patients have been prescribed opioid drugs classified as Schedule II controlled substances. It allows qualified physicians to conduct initial certification examinations via telehealth, increases the supply limits of marijuana that can be prescribed, and revises the frequency of patient evaluations and identification card renewals from annually to biennially. Additionally, the bill mandates the Department of Health to create procedures for nonresidents to register as visiting qualified patients and waives fees for veterans.

The legislation also includes provisions to enhance the documentation requirements for physicians when issuing certifications, ensuring that they provide evidence supporting the efficacy of marijuana for the newly included conditions. It establishes stricter regulations on the location of medical marijuana treatment centers, prohibiting them from being situated on the same parcel as retail outlets. The bill aims to streamline the process for patients and physicians while ensuring compliance and oversight in the medical marijuana program, with an effective date set for July 1, 2025.