Florida activists submitted two new proposed marijuana legalization ballot initiatives to state officials this week.
The first measure, from a group called Floridians for Marijuana, would allow adults over the age of 21 to legally use cannabis. They could possess up to two ounces of marijuana, including no more than five grams of cannabis concentrates.
Existing medical cannabis dispensaries would be able to sell recreational marijuana to adults as of the effective date, which would be six months after approval by voters.
New businesses would also be allowed to acquire, cultivate, process, transport and or sell marijuana to adults for personal use. Unlike current medical cannabis businesses, however, there would be no requirement for them to be vertically integrated.
The measure specifies that marketing and packaging of marijuana in a manner attractive to children would be prohibited, as would smoking or vaping cannabis in any public place. Owners of private property would maintain the right to prohibit marijuana use on premises.
It also says that prior to the effective date, lawmakers will need to adopt legislation concerning marijuana business licensing and to regulate the time, place and manner of the public consumption of cannabis.
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