15030264, 64B8-8.001 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 15030264

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Division:

Board of Medicine

Chapter:

DISCIPLINE AND LICENSURE RESTRICTIONS

Overview

RULE:

64B8-8.001

Disciplinary Guidelines

PURPOSE:

The proposed rule amendment is intended to set forth the disciplinary guidelines for violations regarding failure to comply with the educational requirements prior to ordering low-THC cannabis for patients.

SUMMARY:

Effective January 1, 2015, any physician who fails to comply with the educational requirements prior to prescribing low-THC cannabis to patients is subject to discipline by the Board.  The proposed rule amendment sets forth the appropriate disciplinary guidelines for violations regarding physicians who fail to comply with the educational requirements prior to ordering low-THC cannabis for patients.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

456.079, 458.309, 458.331(5) FS.

LAW:

456.50(2), 456.0575, 456.072, 456.079, 458.331(5) FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

9/9/2014 Vol. 40/175

COMMENTS:

From 9/9/2014 To 9/30/2014 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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