Currently in Florida, there is a vertical integration system in place. This means that the state will grant one license to an organization that allows them to cultivate, process, and dispense cannabis to patients. Florida has seven authorized dispensing organizations: tAphria tThe Green Solution (San Felasco Nurseries) tTrulieve (Hackney Nursery) tSurterra Therapeutics (Alpha Foliage, Inc.) tCuraLeaf (Costa Nursery Farms) tKnox Medical (Knox Nursery) tGrowHealthy (McCroryu2019s Sunny Hill Nursery). By October 1, 2017, the Department of Health must license 10 more MMTCs.