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At least three additional Black farmers could be in line for medical marijuana licenses as part of a wide-ranging Department of Health bill that Gov. Ron DeSantis signed this week. The bill (SB 1582) would help at least three Black farmers who sought licenses but were deemed ineligible to apply by state officials. Lawmakers passed the bill in March, the second year in a row they have signed off on efforts to expand the number of licenses for Black farmers. Read: Florida’s Marijuana Legalization Measure Tops $5.2 Million From Backers The cannabis industry has mushroomed since voters approved a …