Florida Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services Nikki Fried has been an outspoken advocate for medical marijuana her first two months in office.
She recently penned an op-ed making the case for patients seeking smokable forms of the medication. There are bills in both the Florida House and Senate that would lift the ban on smokable pot for patients over 18. Governor Ron DeSantis gave lawmakers until March 15th to put a proposal on his desk.
Also, Fried recently appointed a new director for the state's cannabis program Holly Bell. She will be charged with overseeing the licensing of marijuana products and dispensaries.
WLRN's Luis Hernandez spoke with Fried about the proposals for smokable medical marijuana in the state, the criticisms she's faced for appointing Bell and she answered listener questions about edibles and more.
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