House Bill 555 proposes comprehensive amendments to Florida's medical marijuana laws, including the repeal of Chapter 1 of 2017-232 and revisions to Section 381.986 of the Florida Statutes. The bill expands the list of qualifying medical conditions for medical marijuana use to include patients prescribed specific opioid drugs and modifies examination requirements for physicians, allowing for both in-person and telehealth evaluations for certification renewals. It also increases supply limits for marijuana prescriptions, mandates biennial renewals for medical marijuana use registry identification cards, and tasks the Department of Health with establishing processes for issuing identification cards to non-residents and providing fee waivers for veterans.

Additionally, the bill introduces new regulations for medical marijuana treatment centers, allowing them to operate as cultivators, processors, distributors, or retailers, while requiring a licensing application process with specific applicant requirements. It emphasizes diversity in ownership and employment, mandates background screenings for employees, and establishes strict guidelines for the dispensing of marijuana, including age restrictions and safety standards for products. The bill also outlines penalties for violations, preempts local regulations, and allows adults to possess a limited amount of marijuana for personal use. The Department of Health is responsible for adopting rules for the issuance and renewal of licenses, with the act set to take effect on July 1, 2025.