Governor Vetoes Numerous Local Projects
By: Emily G. Pierce On Friday, June 2, 2017, Governor Rick Scott signed an $83 billion state budget into law. …
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A “Glitch Bill” to Amend Jacksonville’s Zoning Code
This afternoon, the Land Use and Zoning (“LUZ”) Committee will vote on legislation commonly referred to as the Glitch Bill. …
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Senate Bill 996 Postponed by the Senate Judiciary Committee
By William Michaelis On April 4, Senate Bill 996 was temporarily postponed by the Senate Judiciary Committee. The bill provides …
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Florida’s Constitutional Revision Commission Convening in 2017
By William Michaelis This year will see the Constitutional Revision Commission (the “CRC”) convene for the first time since 1997, …
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The IRS Takes a Hit on the Medical Marijuana Industry – No Business Expense Deductions
By Richard Q. Lewis, III With the passage of the Compassionate Medical Cannabis Act (§381.986, Florida Statutes) in 2014 and …
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Emergency Declaration Extensions Update
By William Michaelis As explained in earlier blog posts, per Section 252.363 of the Florida Statutes, the declaration of a …
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Medical Marijuana “Officially” Legal and Temporary Moratorium for Neptune Beach
By William Michaelis As of today, Amendment 2, legalizing medical marijuana, is officially in effect. The Department of Health now …
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Hurricane Matthew Emergency Declaration Extension
By William Michaelis As explained in an earlier blog post, per Section 252.363 of the Florida Statutes, the declaration of …
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City of Jax Beach, Nassau County and City of Atlantic Beach Public Hearings on Medical Marijuana Moratoriums
By William Michaelis At tonight’s City Council meeting, the City of Jacksonville Beach has its second reading and a public …
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Local Marijuana Legislation on the Horizon
By William Michaelis After the passing of Amendment 2 in Florida, many local governments are trying to get out ahead …
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