Initiative to legalize marijuana in Florida has enough signatures to appear before voters.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – A ballot initiative in Florida to legalize marijuana for nonmedical purposes has enough verified signatures to appear before voters this November, according to the state.
As of Monday, it has over one million legal petitions of the just under 900,000 needed.
It is still pending Florida Supreme Court approval.
Below is the summary that would appear on voter ballots on Nov. 5:
“Allows adults 21 years or older to possess, purchase, or use marijuana products and marijuana accessories for non-medical personal consumption by smoking, ingestion, or otherwise; allows Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers, and other state licensed entities, to acquire, cultivate, process, manufacture, sell, and distribute such products and accessories. Applies to Florida law; does not change, or immunize violations of, federal law. Establishes possession limits for personal use. Allows consistent legislation. Defines terms. Provides effective date.”
Summary of proposed amendment to the Florida Constitution, Article X, Section 29
Smart & Safe Florida is sponsoring the initiative.
Under current law, marijuana is allowed for medical use by a “qualifying patient or caregiver.”
But under the proposal, all “non-medical personal use” by an adult cannot be criminally or civilly pursued by law enforcement.
It also allows treatment centers and other licensed venues to produce marijuana.
If the question does appear on voter ballots in November, it would require 60% voter approval to take effect in mid-2025.
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